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No, I had Windows Updates disabled after I saw a warning that the upcoming windows 19041 (version 2004) messes with virtual audio cables. But I'm definitely still on version 1909.
The only drivers that were updated were video card drivers, which have some sound drivers in them. However I don't use those devices.
Anyway, like you said, this likely isn't a version 9.4x issue. If I can find enough info to start a thread about it, I will.
edit: Okay, it seems to have resolved itself? Whatever was causing it seems to no longer be an issue. Sorry for the false alarm.
Thanks!
i had this issue awhile back and discovered the fix (for me) was to set the sound devices in windows that are being used, in the "recording tab" under "listen to this device" to a sound card that is not being used.
the example photo attachment shows the line input which is being used, ticked to "listen to this device" to the SPDIF output which isnt being used.
i have not investigated thoroughly but it appears to be a low-level passive power-saving algorithm placed on the device drivers from windows and its not configurable through windows.
also, dont forget to set the "app permissions" under windows settings to "allow desktop apps to access your microphone" for stereotool.