Audio issues

There is a constant cracking noise after I start the program and play the score. The sound does not go away when I close the program, and continues even when using other apps. It goes away only after restarting the Windows Audio service, but the same thing repeats when I start the Musescore again. Tried reinstalling the program, but that did not help.

Windows 11 Pro
Version 21H2
MuseScore version (64-bit): 3.6.2.548021803

I will be glad if someone can help me solve this issue. Thanks a lot!