Audio Crackling or Popping Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Audio crackling due to incorrect sample rate or driver issues. Set sample rate to 48000 Hz and disable all enhancements.

Fix

Control Panel → Sound → Playback → Properties → Advanced → Set to 48000 Hz

Control Panel → Sound → Playback → Properties → Enhancements → Disable all

Device Manager → Sound → Realtek/Audio → Update driver

Control Panel → Sound → Playback → Properties → Advanced → Uncheck exclusive mode

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