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Force Windows XP to output only mono sound

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Mar 15, 2026246804 views
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So, the 'right' half of my pair of headphones broke (the transducer+wire are fine, but the earpiece broke on the headband and so the earpiece won't sit over my ear). So now the right channel is being broadcast to my cube neighbors when I wear my headphones. Yes, they look very silly. Is there a way…

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Fix for: Force Windows XP to output only mono sound

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Did you check ? You can set the speakers to all possible "Mono" choices you might have. Then set the balance to 100% left. That should work.

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