I expected a routine video call, but instead my HP Laptop 15s-fr2511TU with Windows 11 OS started flickering every time I opened Google Meet, WhatsApp Desktop, Windows Voice Recorder, or even the Sound settings. At first it looked like a graphics problem, but after a systematic investigation I discovered that the real trigger was Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST). This article shares the symptoms, the failed solutions, the breakthrough, and the workaround that finally solved the issue. The Symptoms The display flickered only when Windows initialized the audio subsystem. The laptop worked normally during everyday tasks, but the moment an application tried to access the microphone, the entire screen became unstable. The Troubleshooting Journey I started with the obvious fixes with the help of Google Search, ChatGPT, Grok AI, and Gemini. This HP Support link appeared helpful so I tried almost all the solutions it provided. Eventually, the page did not appear that helpful for me. B...
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