Headset 5.1 changed to 7.1 after i restarted my PC

Patrick_DKKK

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So i restarted my pc because i had to play CSGO, before i did restart my pc my headset was in 5.1 and after i did restart it was 7.1.. And when i go on the headset configure it only gives me the option "7.1 surround sound" can you help me with get my 5.1 sound back?
 

Geef

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Go into Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, click Sound, highlight your sound device and hit properties. There should be a tab for Spatial Sound, on there if your set for using it there is a option to turn on Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound. This might be the reason.
 

Patrick_DKKK

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I can't turn it on, and right now it's off, but i can't turn it on it's like grey so i can't turn it on