Which device did you plug in Windows 10

This is a feature of your system's audio software.

RealTek is the main one that I've seen that prompts by default.

That can be turned back on by going into control panel (Windows Key+R, Control) and going into Realtek HD Audio Manager. From there the interface isn't always the same. For me, there is a folder icon in the upper-right which when clicked shows a few options, including "Disable front panel jack detection" and "Enable auto popup dialog...". The latter is turned off when you tell the popup not to show again.

Recently I got Dell Inspiron laptop. Every time I plug in my headphones it prompts me with this dialog Which device did you plug in?

Which device did you plug in Windows 10

Is there a way to disable this prompt? I never get such prompt on other laptops.

Other Info

OS: Windows 10.
Sound driver: Realtek Audio [ 6.0.1.7962 ]
MaxAudioPro

asked Feb 10, 2017 at 2:40

Rakesh JuyalRakesh Juyal

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To Enable or Disable In Windows 10 on a DELL

  1. Open the program WAVES MaxxAudio Pro
  2. Choose the device, eg. Playback
  3. click Advanced in the bottom center of the window
  4. Toggle the "Show pop-up dialog when device is connected" checkbox

Which device did you plug in Windows 10

answered Nov 13, 2017 at 18:01

Which device did you plug in Windows 10

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Try this:

  1. Press Windows + R, type control panel and then hit Enter, select Hardware and Sound.
  2. Scroll down and select Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  3. Click the folder icon just above and to the right of where it says analog back panel and just below Device Advanced settings.
  4. Uncheck Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in.
  5. Click OK twice.
  6. Now, restart the computer and check the issue.

answered Feb 10, 2017 at 2:57

Which device did you plug in Windows 10

Yisroel TechYisroel Tech

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This worked for me with realtek audio console -- Disabling Realtek audio notification on Windows 10

Go to Settings > System > Notifications and actions and under Get notifications from these senders, scroll down and turn off Realtek HD Audio Console

answered May 18, 2019 at 9:53

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  • go to task manager & start-up tab,
    • found WavesMAXX Audio settings, and opened it's properties, to find its full path C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wavesapo.inf_amd_whatever is next..
    • opened executable thereMaxx AudioPro and tune-up the settings to pop-up the window on JACK insert.

answered Jan 21, 2019 at 10:53

  • Open task manager: right-click on the Windows taskbar > Task Manager.
  • Go to the Start-up tab
  • Disable the following (right-click > Disable):
    • HD Audio Background Process
    • Realtek HD Audio Manager
    • Waves MaxxAudio Service Application
  • Restart your computer

This removed the prompt for me, and I've had no trouble with audio so far.

Not sure what else these do but you can always enable individually if you wish.

(N.B. In older versions of Windows, these start-up options may be in Win+R > msconfig.)

answered Aug 23, 2017 at 8:23

DuncDunc

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I was receiving a prompt with the same text, but a different appearance. I resolved it by searching the start menu for "Realtek Audio Console", then clicking "Device advanced settings" -> "Enable Jack detection when device is plugged in" -> Off

answered Oct 31, 2018 at 1:21

cowlinatorcowlinator

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If you have an Alienware use Alienware audio advanced then jack info that is actually how I enabled mine works to disable too.

answered May 20, 2018 at 4:51

They have removed that check box "show popup ..." from the prompt in the latest version. You cannot uninstall as well. But I went to "services", disabled Waves Audio Service and rebooted. No more annoying pop-up when I plug in the headphones. Thank you all for your responses.

This is the hopeless feature that anybody can implement - what an horrible business usecase? who needs this functionality????

answered Jan 2, 2019 at 17:37

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OK, so I was trying to turn it back on after accidentally turning it off. My answer is a combination of MST's and Chad's answers on this page but with pictures since neither worked on their own.

  • Open Task Manager and find "Waves MaxxAudio Service Application"

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Right click it and select "Properties"

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Find the location

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Go to the location in Windows Explorer

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Run "MaxxAudioPro.exe"

  • Select "Playback" (top left icon of two speakers)

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Press "Advanced"

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Set "Show pop-up dialog when device is connected" to your preference

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

  • Plug your audio device in to test!

    Which device did you plug in Windows 10

answered Feb 2 at 3:50

CJ DennisCJ Dennis

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How do you fix which device did you plug in Windows 10?

Click the folder icon just above and to the right of where it says analog back panel and just below Device Advanced settings. Uncheck Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in. Click OK twice. Now, restart the computer and check the issue.

What device did you plug in line mean?

If you select Line In, you will not be able to use the mic on the headset and your PC will instead continue to use the built-in mic. If you connect a stand-alone mic to the jack, and select mic in, you will be able to use the mic for recording but any audio will still be output via the speakers on your system.

How do you enable Which device did you plug in Windows 11?

-In Control Panel, select Large icons from the View by drop down menu. -Select Sound. -Right click the Headphone Microphone and click Enable.

How do I connect an audio device to Windows 10?

Add a device to a Windows 10 PC.
Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices..
Select Add Bluetooth or other device and follow the instructions..