Check your speaker output
Run the audio troubleshooter
Verify that all Windows Updates are installed
Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections
Check sound settings
Fix your audio drivers
Set your audio device as the default device
Turn off audio enhancements
Restart Audio Services
Try different audio formats
Go to Search in the taskbar, type audio troubleshooter, and select Find and fix problems with playing sound from the results to launch the troubleshooter. Select Next, and then select the device you want to troubleshoot and then continue through the troubleshooter.
Why is Windows 10 not playing audio?
? Enter a sound in the Windows search number field, then select a sound from that specific list of results.
Select Reject Playback, then select your device’s sound.
Select Set as default.
How to fix sound problems in Windows 10?
Make sure your device is connected to the website (you need a website link to update).
Try installing the update by following the guide above.
Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: select Start > Settings > Update and Security > . Also, under Startup, select Windows Update.
Why is my Windows 10 sound not working?
Update your current sound, sound and driver. Press the Windows key, then press R.
Enter “devmgmt.Without msc” as the insurance premium and click the “OK” button in the software to enter Device Manager.
Expand the Audio, video and game controllers section by clicking on the pointer icon.
Right-click on the audio driver and select Update Driver.
Click Always check for updated driver software.
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How do I fix no sound in Windows 10?
8 Ways to Fix No Sound in Windows 10
Method 1: Check if the sound is muted
Method: uninstall audio drivers
Method 3: Update Sound Drivers
Method 4: Use the Windows Troubleshooter
Follow Five Steps: Start Windows Audio Services
Method 6: Use Add Legacy to install drivers to support your legacy sound card.
Method 7: Disable Sound Enhancements
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How do I fix my audio device Windows 10?
Check the performance of your speaker.
Run the audio troubleshooter.
Check if all Windows updates are installed.
Check cables, plugs, connectors, volume, surround system speakers and headphone connections.
Check healthy buildings.
Restore audio drivers.
Set any audio device as the default device.
How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my sound device?
Right-click on the size icon in the taskbar and select “Fix Sound Problems”.
Wait until you see the troubleshooter to find problems. If something is identified, you can fix it with the click of a button.
Now check if popular music is working.
How do I get my computer to recognize my audio device?
Open the control panel.
Go to the Hardware and Sound section.
Click Sound.
Go to the “Playback” tab.
Right-click on an empty scale and select Show Disabled Devices and Show Disabled Devices.
When you see your audio device, right click on it and turn on the device.
Why is my computer not detecting my audio device?
Check the status of the device and driver in the manager
Device An outdated audio driver can cause audio problems and crashes. Use Device Manager to check if the audio device is disabled, then install the available driver update. On Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click Audio, Video and Field Controllers.
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