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Every Windows version is swapping audio channels in games
Long story short:
Every installation of Windows i do is swapping stereo channels L/R to R/L ONLY when running 3D applications.
This is DEFINATELY a software/windows issue because windows sound test in sound panel or youtube stereo channel test is correct (channels arent swapped).
Once i run 3D app (type of app doesnt matter, happens on every app) OS is instantly swapping audio channels.
Main facts below to prevent non-focused answers:
1. Happens on every type of hardware, different motherboards, different CPU's/GPU's.
2. Happens on every type of headset
3. Happens on ONBOARD audio and PCIe card
4. Happens on every version of drivers for onboard audio/PCIe card
5. Happens on every windows version starting from 7 to 11
Please do not post answers like:
1. run troubleshoot
2. do a sfc scannow or chkdsk
3. reinstall windows
4. install different drivers
5. try different headset
6. try to mess with sound options in control panel - none of this tweaking eg. exclusive mode/windows spatial sound etc. is solving the problem
2 Replies
Some applications might inadvertently or intentionally reconfigure audio channels upon launch, especially if they attempt to implement spatial or positional audio features.
Try disabling the audio surround sound feature in the graphics card control panel, which may prevent 3D applications from triggering channel switching.
