Windows updates like to enable my HD Audio driver (for sound in my video monitor that I would never use) so I disable that. If I uninstall the device driver, Windows puts it back.

I also check the Power Settings where Windows may activate power saving for USB devices, which I then change back.


BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors