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# Locate <code>xxxxxxxEngine.ini</code> file and open it in text editor.
 
# Locate <code>xxxxxxxEngine.ini</code> file and open it in text editor.
 
# Search for line <code>DeviceName=</code> and edit it so it has your sound system name (<code>DeviceName=DirectSound Software on Loudspeakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)</code> for example). Search your Windows audio setting for exact string of "Loudspeakers" word which can vary with language versions of Windows.
 
# Search for line <code>DeviceName=</code> and edit it so it has your sound system name (<code>DeviceName=DirectSound Software on Loudspeakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)</code> for example). Search your Windows audio setting for exact string of "Loudspeakers" word which can vary with language versions of Windows.
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===Game volume decreases===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable communications activity sound reduction}}
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# Open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
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# Go to the Communications tab.
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# Choose Do nothing.
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# Click OK to save your changes.
 
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Speaker setup

Many games use the speaker configuration reported by the operating system so having it set correctly is crucial.
Instructions

Issues fixed

Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)

Instructions
Instructions

No surround sound

Some games are using old implementation of DirectSound or other sound libraries that result with no surround sound on Windows Vista and newer.
Instructions
Instructions

Game volume decreases

Instructions

Can't enable EAX

EAX effects need a workaround on Windows Vista and newer.
This might not work for some games using EAX.
Instructions
Instructions

CD music not playing

CD-DA music (shows up as a music CD in media players)

Instructions
Instructions

Non-CD-DA music (does not show up as a music CD in media players)

Instructions


References