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With some recording app i am able to record either mic voice or pc sound but when i try to record both it says to enable stereo mix. In sound properties i clicked on "show disabled devices" after that also no stereo mix comes


Plz tell what to do ?(i already have the latest drivers from my pc's manufacturers)


Thanks :=)

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As already suggested, checking for hidden devices is the right first move. If that did not reveal a Stereo Mix on a Windows 7 system (as reported by ), it usually means one of a few deeper issues rather than a simple UI toggle. The steps below explain common causes and practical fixes that go beyond "show disabled devices."

OEM driver removal or variant drivers: some laptop/desktop manufacturers ship customized Realtek drivers that hide the Stereo Mix feature. Even if the OEM driver is "latest," installing the generic Realtek HD Audio driver (after creating a restore point) can restore the option. A safe sequence is to uninstall the current audio device in Device Manager (optionally remove the driver package), reboot, then install the appropriate driver package.

Digital outputs and device selection: if audio is routed to HDMI/optical or a USB headset, the driver may not expose an analog loopback device. Set the default playback to the onboard analog "Speakers" device and re-check recording devices. Also check the recorder app’s input list — some apps only show certain device types.

Device locks and driver settings: an app in exclusive mode can prevent other devices or loopbacks from appearing. In the device Properties → Advanced tab, try unchecking "Allow applications to take exclusive control." Also verify you do not have mismatched 32/64-bit drivers.

Workarounds when Stereo Mix remains unavailable: use software loopback solutions. Audacity supports "Windows WASAPI (loopback)" to record system audio without Stereo Mix. Virtual audio routers (VB‑Cable, Voicemeeter) let you merge mic + system audio into a virtual input and record that combined stream.

Cautions: always make a restore point before changing drivers, avoid random driver sites, and test small recordings after each change. If a hardware vendor intentionally removed loopback support, a virtual audio cable or WASAPI loopback is the reliable, driver-free fallback.

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I am using windows 7 ultimate

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1) Go to sound in the control panel
2) Right click on any drivers and select Show Disabled Devices” and Show Disconnected Devices
4) Next find the recording tab, you should be able to see Stereo Mix there. Right click on stereo mix and select enable.

All should work well for you, good luck:)

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