What is ViPER 4 WINDOWS?

ViPER4Windows (v4w) is a sound enhancement software for Windows

offering much better sound on laptop speakers, gaming headset or
desktop speakers.
The program improves the sound quality from headphones, on-board or
external speakers. Enhance computer audio and make music, movies,
video games, on-line radio sound better.
Raise volume above maximum. Use 'Post Volume' function to boost
sound of instant messaging programs like Skype, YouTube videos, web
browsers, any kind of media player, video game or any other PC program
that plays audio.
Increase volume on your laptop. Using ViPER4Windows you can boost
audio while, at the same time improve the sound of small speaker
systems, like portable speakers, laptop speakers, or headphones without
having to sacrifice audio quality for portability.
ViPER’s Audio improves bass with its Dynamic bass system and ViPER
Bass.
Not a fan of strong bass? ViPER’s Audio is excellent in terms of clarity
with its unique ViPER Clarity and XHiFi.
Users can then further personalize the sound through the use of
advanced ViPER’s Surround settings including Field Surround, Differential
Surround (Haas Effect) and Virtual Headphone Surround+.
Personal Experience:
I have used this software for the better part of 8 years. It's the first thing
i install on a fresh windows!
The original developer of v4w has left the scene, leaving the main
application totally broken.
People have been making ends meet by creating patching tools and other
hacks in order to make it work.
Still, Windows Updates sometimes breaks the registry edits, but there is
a handy easy-to-use patcher that you can just launch, apply, reboot and
it will work again.
Download link:
Download the three applications needed in order to make it work with
this -> link:

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow these instructions to the letter!
Do not touch anything until you have followed these instructions to the
end! You might risk repeating the whole process.
1: Download the folder from the Drive link.
2: First run the "V4W_setup_x64.exe"
3: When you have installed the software, a "Configuration tool" will
launch automatically, asking you to apply the audio edits to your current
audio audio output. (check windows audio settings to see your currently
used output if in doubt)
4: After selecting the output, finish the installation of v4w.
5: Reboot PC.
6: Now you need to install the "EqulizerAPO64-1.2.1.exe"
When you have installed it, it will prompt you with the same kind of
configurator like the first process did. Just select the current audio output
that you currently use.
7: Reboot PC.
8: Now you can launch the "v4w-patcher.bat". You will be greeted with a
small windows box that has 4 options. Run them in order from 1-2-0.
(skip option "3")
(1: Registry Patch. 2: Launch Configuration. 3: Restart Audio Service. 0
Exit patcher)
9: Reboot PC.
10: Now you are done. You will now have a ViPER4Windows icon on your
desktop.
You can now open the program and do any edits you wish, while playing
some music in the background to compare the edits you apply within the
program.
Things to consider:
I have used this application for years across 3 different desktop
computers.
I trust this application personally and i have never noticed anything bad
happen to my PC's by using it.
Though unstable, the sound quality it provides is worthy the hassle of
installing this software.
It has given me a much more quality experience as a gamer and it's
greatly enhances the overall sound quality in-game, music and movie
wise.
It works fine along side with Spatial Sounds as well.
I bought Dolby of the windows store, and it works fine a long side it.
I have no idea if this will work on Windows 11. I will be sure to test it
when windows 11 update comes out.
Please note that i take no responsibility if you mess something up. I
cannot provide you with support. I have written this tutorial carefully so
that everything will work according to plan.
Please take the time to read about bugs as well further down this post.
BUGS:

Since the original developer has left this project in the dust, it's bound to
be unstable.
Here is a list of common bugs that you WILL encounter.
* Big windows updates might break the registry edits. (Use the patcher
1-2-3-0) in order to make it work again.
* When you made a preset you comfortable with, SAVE IT!! IF you
reboot without saving, the adjustments will be lost. (When saved, it will
boot windows with the effects already applied! No need to launch
application after windows boot.
* When turning off the computer, v4w might block the shutdown process.
windows will you warn you about viper not making the computer shut
down completely. just click on force shut down. (I have to do this every
day)
* Very, very rare bug: Sometimes the application has lost it's effect
randomly. just apply the patcher process to make it work again. (this
happens a 1-2 times a year for me, not sure what causes it, might be
smaller updates)
USAGE:

When it comes to what changes to make within the application i have a

few recommendations:
 * "POWER": This is the power button that toggles the effects "on" and
"off".
* "Post-Volume": x.xx dB" If you want higher volume above the PC's
standard max volume, you can adjust it using that.
* "ViPER XBass": You have a few options here: "Speaker Size"/"Base dB
Level"/ "Natural base"/"Pure Base". I recommend a high level of speaker
size and "Pure Base" for a deep vibrating base effect. Natural Base
provides a more dry, shallow base.
* "ViPER xClarity" Again, options: "Natual" / "OZone+" / "X-HiFi" And a
"dB" slider for the amount of clairty. I recommend a Medium-high
amount of X-Hifi cliarty for a crisp sound effects.
* "3D Sound": Applies fake, but good 3D surround effects. Sliders to
adjust amount.
* "Cure Tech+" Applies protection against very high pitched frequencies
to protect hearing.
* 3 Different layers of edits: "music mode" / "Movie Mode" / "Freestyle".
I recommend a freestyle preset! Gives more options and sound overall
better!
* "Equlizer" This one is broken. I have not managed to make it work.
* "Convolver" This one is used to apply pre-made presets that is shared
online. I have never used it, as i make my own preset that fits my own
usage of media consumption.
* "Reveberation" Like echo? Here you can apply echo effects.
* "ViPER Headphone Engine" Adds room-type reverb effects. (i don't
personally use it)
LAST THOUGHTS:
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial.
I wanted to make this in hopes of pleasing some other users with great
sound quality.
Hope this helped you. Thank you for taking the time reading this. Have
great day.
Disclaimer: I did not create the application, nor the patcher for it. I'm
just sharing it and making a working tutorial.
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[–]tplgigo 11 points 7 months ago
EqualizerAPO works just fine on it's own.
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[–]CravenInsomniac 3 points 7 months ago
Are you getting downvoted over that? That's not wrong in anyway. EAPO
is much more customizable as well.
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[–]tplgigo 1 point 7 months ago
Thnx.
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[–]DukeJukem4ever 1 point 7 months ago
Fxsound
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[–]dedexlol123 1 point 5 months ago
Hey guys, i used this software before on my phone for a really long time
previously V4A. When i switched to a laptop from the last 2 years, i am
 having difficulty finding the haas effect filter or the differential surround
which made my earphone sounds alot wider. Do any of you know where
is that setting in V4W? Any help would be much appreciated thanks!
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[–]Extremely_Volatile[S] 1 point 5 months ago
The only idea that comes to mind is the 3D effect that you can toggle
and the slider to change the amount. Within V4W
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[–]MedSabkhi21 1 point 3 months ago
does it work on win11 ?
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[–]Extremely_Volatile[S] 1 point 3 months ago
Absolutely not. I tried installing it but it messed the sound completely.
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[–]Cualquierweaa 1 point 2 months ago
here is a tutorial in spanish but in windows 11 and it
works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk3qdGBioZ0&t=364s&ab\
_channel=Misterio7Gamer
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[–]Extremely_Volatile[S] 1 point 1 month ago
Thank you for this!
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[–]MedSabkhi21 1 point 2 months ago
I migrated to ubuntu 20.04, I got sick of windows XD
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[–]rainbowofdead 1 point 3 months ago
Thanks for the tuto.
only works with stereo speaker configuration, right?
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[–]Extremely_Volatile[S] 1 point 3 months ago
Should work with others surround as well
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