This is really an odd issue. When I close the laptop (I use it on a docking station; it doesn't leave the docking station when this issue occurs) or when I open iTunes, the volume output on the machine drops.
Not the Windows volume bar itself. That stays the same. But the volume output by a program (like Winamp, but its happened with games too, so it's not app specific) drops. Not the volume control on those apps, but the output volume drops.
A quick restart of the quiet app fixes the issue. But it happens every time I close the laptop or open iTunes.
This is very odd, and I'm stumped. Any ideas?
Best Answer
Under "Sound" in Control Panel, try the Communications tab. If it's set to change the volume, Do nothing may fix your problem.