Sound lags with computer

timeey

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Hi!

i am having some issues with the sound on my computer.

When i am for example playing a song in winamp, that's basicly all i can do at one time. If i try to wander of to the internet or open a file, the sound will lag with the intensity that computer is using to load up whatevere else i am trying to do. I don't get this, why is the SOUND beeing affected of how much the computer is loading?
 
Well the CPU is having to decode the MP3 and everything. While your sharing processes, your CPU simply can't keep up with everything. Plus, assuming you're using some kind of "onboard" audio, they tend to require a bit more processing power than say a high-end sound card.
 
What's your system specs? Do you have a lot of background processes running? If so, disable all the ones you don't need in msconfig, that should free a bit of processing power.

You can also just buy a nice sound card.
 
My guess is you're using Vista.

Its a problem based on Audio Latency.

Basically, Vista works out every 10ms what the next 10ms of music will be. When you open a new file, or even move the cursor, that processing power used to make sure the music is being prepared properly may get shared and thus cause lag, pops or short pauses in the track.

It's caused by a Broadcom wireless device. Disable it from the Device Manager temporarily to see if it helps.

That works for most people.

Edit: I have the exact same problem. All I find on the net is to disable the wireless device but it doesn't work for me. Ensure you have SP1 installed too.
 
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i am using an Asus A6Ja with an integretad sound card.

I am using Windows XP with Service pack 2.

I just installed my computer again to get rid of this problem, only this time it came back faster than last time.

it seems to happen with MSN, it sometimes freezes up, and i here the music get affected by it. After that it's like the computer is damaged FOREVER by this lag. it's not only winamp, but any sound on the computer in general.

just noticed a file in the msconfig startup: "dumprep 0 -k"
is this a system file??
 
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