Sound is very quiet on Windows 7

I have recently installed Windows 7 on my iMac, and upon trying to do anything that requires audio, the sound is extremely faint. I've raised all of the volume sliders in the mixer all the way, messed with all the options in the control panel, and have the latest drivers installed. Anyone have a solution for this?

I have to install RealTek and use Device Manager to update by searching my hard drive and pointing to the uncompressed file folder in order to use. Not the best sound unless I use real external speakers.
Apple Boot Camp drivers are not compatible with Windows 7. And Microsoft now blocks install as they near release candidate status next month.

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sjesches

Hi,
I had a similar problem with my ZEN, the sound was just too low for my requirements as I listen to it a lot along busy roads where there is a lot of noise. I assume that you have the European firmware on your ZEN, check it, the European firmware ends in an "e". If so, you might try downloading and installing the US firmware which you can download from the US site. Download the US firmware first before throwing out the European firmware, then install the US firmware. This is much louder than the Euopean firmware, I believe this is because in Europe the authorities want to protect their young people from ruining their hearing and therefore restrict the volume of players.
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macqueline.

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Hello, @Nautic-Al
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I see that you're having an audio issue with the notebook. I would like to try to help you with this.
As you're using a Trial version of Windows please read this document: HP PCs - About Beta or Preview Software.
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sorry to bother you again.
No bother at all.
to make it clear, will the imic boost the feedback
levels once attached.
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[solved] Sound very quiet

Sorry, already solved.
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