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Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:27 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Pepi wrote:Better scan you system real good for Malware or a virus


I have Malwarebytes Pro so, I'm good to go. It always identfies a few PUPS (potentially unwanted software) whenever I have an iObit app installed.

After the fix, I deleted the iObit software.

Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:29 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Marc G wrote:glad you got it sorted out..... nothing worse than your computer suddenly crapping out on you like that.....

That Driver Booster looks like a killer utility, will have to look in to it.



iObit is a Chinese company. Malwarebytes scans show PUPs (potentially unwanted software) whenever I have one of their apps installed.
After fixing my issue, I deleted the Driver Booster.

Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:30 pm
by Devin
iObit = iObituary?

RIP PC

Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:31 pm
by ajaxlepinski
exafro wrote:I generally like windows 10 but those auto updates have a tendency to break things. I've had to reinstall drivers for my FireWire card multiple times. A few service packs ago I had to roll back an update because it wasn't compatible with my wifi card. It can be annoying because you can only pause them for a certain amount of time.



Here's a Forbes article about a recent Windows 10 update that caused a lot of issues for people.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkell ... faf035aff8
I'm pretty sure this is what caused my issue... especially since my computer wouldn't let me delete update kb4556799.

Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:36 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Devin wrote:
exafro wrote:I generally like windows 10 but those auto updates have a tendency to break things.




Big truth


Glad you got it fixed Ajax, but the multiple BSOD's are a bit disconcerting. Hopefully it'll behave now


I'm thinking that the iObit Driver Booster thinks I have a new PC that came with Windows 10.
It doesn't realize I have a 7 year old computer so, when I let it do a full repair on all 9 issues, it fucked things up by installing drivers that aren't meant for my PC.

What ever was wrong with my computer, I know it's going to poop the bed again so, I think I'll get a new Acer.
Acer bought Gateway and I never had any issues with any Gateway that I owned. We have Acer laptops at work and my g/r recently bought a laptop so I recommended an Acer. She's been happy so far.

Re: Lost audio on my PC - FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:37 pm
by redeyes
dont use 'Driver' updater programs, they are all scams