Just posted my problem a few minutes ago. I found and followed these instructions:
I went to msconfig, services tab, and disabled Dell Data Vault. Restarted.
So far, so good. Before you do the same thing, please note that I am not a computer wiz. Having no clue as to how to get to msconfig, I had to use the search feature to figure out where it was. Hope that this action will not come back to bite me!
Same video problem, but no buzzing. Playing a video (youtube, arcade game, etc) locks up the screen but the audio portion continues without problems or distortion. Cursor turns into a revolving circle.
I thought it might be heat related, but the first thing I did today after start up was play a youtube video. Screen stalled within 20 seconds, audio continued just fine.
This problems started around 2/11/15, around the time Dell Data Vault Service was apparently installed.
Testing via Dell support shows all systems are in good shape. My Dell extended warranty expires on 3/18, so my thoughts went to "conspiracy?" to influence my decision about renewing the warranty.
Thank you. I had the same problem. I uninstalled anything in my Dell folder in the OS (C) folder that had data there. Turned off my computer. Waited 20 seconds and restarted it and wow.. I have just listened to three songs going on my fourth with no buzzing, grinding sound. All fixed. Thank you Dawn Gloeckler and Guest. My system monitor is running much smoother and no fan being on for long periods of time.
I have an XPS 15z. There was some sort of update on 2/11/15 and 2/12/15 that Dell sent out that did me in. By deleting anything Dell Data that was put on at that time fixed it. I also turned off NET Guard from McAffe in my Firewall settings. Another article said that would also help as it runs in the background when using anything at a site you are streaming and uses system resources.
I'd like to add that the program that causes problems is updated to 2/11/15. If I try to enter the name of updated program, this forum tells me I can't post my message because the name of the actual program is a 'forbidden word'.
It's causing my videos to stop and make a buzzing noise ever 2-3 minutes! I disabled it and will wait for further info to uninstall it. I noticed it's not in the Control Panel. Found another website saying the problem started on 2/11/15 which is when it began causing problems for me also. In my Control Panel the only program that shows an update on 2/11/15 so I will keep an eye out and about this program in my Control Panel and uninstall it if I don't need it. Funny that a program FROM Dell would cause issues!!!
So far I had to manually shut it down so it doesn't blow up my laptops internal cooling fans. I have no clue what this thing is supposed to do but I will never restart that program or allow it to function on my laptop ever again. You might ask why. Well, here are my main reasons:
1) after 2-3 minutes my systems cooling fans suddenly go to 100% output and are really loud.
2) the 5 second lag every time I open an application is starting to annoy me.
3) the sound coming out of my speaker sounds like the laptop is being tortured to death.
Note: My laptop is an alienware and it does not like this program.
I went to msconfig, services tab, and disabled Dell Data Vault. Restarted.
So far, so good. Before you do the same thing, please note that I am not a computer wiz. Having no clue as to how to get to msconfig, I had to use the search feature to figure out where it was. Hope that this action will not come back to bite me!
I thought it might be heat related, but the first thing I did today after start up was play a youtube video. Screen stalled within 20 seconds, audio continued just fine.
This problems started around 2/11/15, around the time Dell Data Vault Service was apparently installed.
Testing via Dell support shows all systems are in good shape. My Dell extended warranty expires on 3/18, so my thoughts went to "conspiracy?" to influence my decision about renewing the warranty.
I have an XPS 15z. There was some sort of update on 2/11/15 and 2/12/15 that Dell sent out that did me in. By deleting anything Dell Data that was put on at that time fixed it. I also turned off NET Guard from McAffe in my Firewall settings. Another article said that would also help as it runs in the background when using anything at a site you are streaming and uses system resources.
1) after 2-3 minutes my systems cooling fans suddenly go to 100% output and are really loud.
2) the 5 second lag every time I open an application is starting to annoy me.
3) the sound coming out of my speaker sounds like the laptop is being tortured to death.
Note: My laptop is an alienware and it does not like this program.
working in a pop-up box. I'm not sure what it does.
Very odd.
Notice it in YouTube videos.
- Once a minute I get a 1-second load noise through my music.
- Makes music playback quite painfull.
Stopping Dell data vault service solves this problem.