Counter Strike 2 (CS2): Fix Audio/Sound Not Working, Fix CS2 Crackling/Distorted/Popping Audio Issue

Title: How to Fix Audio Issues in Counter Strike 2 on Windows

Introduction: Counter Strike 2 is a popular game, but sometimes players encounter audio problems on their Windows computers while playing the game. In this article, we will guide you through a step-by-step process to troubleshoot and fix audio issues in Counter Strike 2.

Method 1: Adjust Audio Settings

• Press Windows key + G on your keyboard to open the Xbox game bar.
• Click on the speaker icon and ensure that you select the correct speaker device and set the volume to 100%.
• Scroll down and make sure that both the system sound and Counter Strike 2 sound are set to 100%.

Method 2: In-Game Audio Settings

• Launch Counter Strike 2.
• Go to the game settings and navigate to the audio section.
• Ensure that the master volume is set to 100%.
• Adjust other audio settings as needed to suit your preferences.

Method 3: Restart the Game

• If audio issues persist, try restarting the game to see if the problem resolves itself.

Method 4: Controller Connection

• Disconnect any external controllers.
• Launch Counter Strike 2, and once the game is running, reconnect your controller and check the sound.

Method 5: Turn Off Spatial Sound

• Type "Control Panel" into the Windows search box and open it.
• Navigate to Hardware and Sound.
• Click on Sound.
• Make a right-click on your speaker device, go to the Spatial Sound tab, and select "Off."

Method 6: Disable Unused Audio Devices

• Open the Sound Control Panel as explained in Method 5.
• Disable any unused audio devices, such as Oculus or VoiceMeeter, in both playback and recording tabs.

Method 7: Adjust Sound Sample Rate

• Type "Control Panel" into the Windows search box and open it.
• Go to Hardware and Sound.
• Click on Sound.
• Right-click on your speaker device, select Properties, and go to the Advanced tab.
• Set the sound sample rate to either 48,000 Hz or 44,000 Hz.
• Click Apply and then OK.

Method 8: Uncheck "Hands-Free Telephony"

For Windows 10:

• Type "Control Panel" into the Windows search box and open it.
• Navigate to Hardware and Sound.
• Click on Devices and Printers.
• Right-click on your speaker device, select Properties, go to the Services tab, and uncheck "Hands-Free Telephony."

For Windows 11:

• Open the Run box by pressing Win + R.
• Paste the provided command (from the video description) and press OK.
• Follow the same process as in Windows 10 to uncheck "Hands-Free Telephony."

Method 9: Disconnect External Microphone

• If you have an external microphone connected, try disconnecting it and then launch the game.
• Optionally, you can disable the internal microphone in the Sound Control Panel.

Method 10: Install Audio Driver

• Open Device Manager.
• Expand the "Sound, video and game controllers" section.
• Right-click your speaker device and choose "Update driver."
• Follow the on-screen instructions to search for updated drivers automatically.
• If that doesn't work, select "Search for updated drivers on Windows Update."

Method 11: Try Different Audio Drivers

• In Device Manager, right-click your speaker device and select "Update driver."
• Choose "Browse my computer for drivers" and then "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer."
• Try selecting different audio drivers if available and restart your computer after installation.

Conclusion: We've outlined multiple methods to troubleshoot and fix audio issues in Counter Strike 2 on your Windows computer. Follow these steps systematically to ensure a seamless gaming experience. If one method doesn't work, proceed to the next until the issue is resolved. Enjoy your gaming!

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