Fixing Sound Stuttering or Crackling in VirtualBox 7 on Windows 11

If you're running VirtualBox v7 on Windows, you might have noticed a sound issue where the audio stutters or crackles. This can be frustrating, especially if you're trying to play music or watch a video. Fortunately, there's a simple solution to this problem.

The issue seems to be related to the audio settings in VirtualBox. By default, VirtualBox uses the "Intel HD Audio" controller, which can cause the sound to stutter or crackle. To fix this, you can switch to a different audio controller.

Here's how to do it:

•     Shut down your virtual machine if it's running.
•     In the VirtualBox Manager, select the virtual machine you want to change the audio settings for, and click "Settings".
•     In the settings window, select the "Audio" tab.
•     Under "Audio Controller", select "Windows DirectSound".
•     Click "OK" to save the changes.
•     Start your virtual machine and check if the sound issue is resolved.

That's it! With this simple fix, you should be able to enjoy your virtual machine's audio without any stuttering or crackling.