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How do I troubleshoot an audio problem?

By Angel Hume

How do I troubleshoot an audio problem?

If this doesn’t help, continue to the next tip.

  1. Run the audio troubleshooter.
  2. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed.
  3. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections.
  4. Check sound settings.
  5. Fix your audio drivers.
  6. Set your audio device as the default device.
  7. Turn off audio enhancements.

Why is my computer not detecting my audio device?

Check device and driver status in Device Manager An outdated audio driver can cause sound errors and issues. Use Device Manager to check if the audio device is disabled, and then install an available driver update. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.

How do I restore my audio output device?

Press the Windows + X keys on your keyboard and click on the Device Manager option from the menu. Expand the Sound, video and game controllers menu by clicking on the arrow next to it. Right-click on your audio device listed in the menu and choose Update Driver.

How do I restart audio Services in Windows 10?

9. Restart Audio Services

  1. In Windows 10, right-click the Windows icon and select Run. Type services.
  2. Scroll down to Windows Audio and double-click to open menu.
  3. If the service has been stopped for any reason, the system audio will not function correctly.
  4. Double-check the service start-up type.
  5. Click Apply.

How do I fix the sound on Windows 10?

How to Fix Broken Audio on Windows 10

  1. Check your cables and volume.
  2. Verify that the current audio device is the system default.
  3. Restart your PC after an update.
  4. Try a System Restore.
  5. Run the Windows 10 Audio Troubleshooter.
  6. Update your audio driver.
  7. Uninstall and reinstall your audio driver.

How do I restore my audio device in Windows 10?

Performing a system restore is easy:

  1. From the Start menu, search for Control Panel.
  2. Select System and Security.
  3. Select Security and Maintenance.
  4. Select Recovery.
  5. Select Open System Restore.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Select a System Restore point and then Scan for affected programs.

How do I open audio Device Manager?

Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + R hotkey and entering devmgmt. msc in Run. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.

How do I restore Windows audio Service?

Solved: Audio Services Not Responding in Windows 10

  1. Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard.
  2. Type in services.
  3. Right-click on the Windows Audio service and choose Properties.
  4. Set the Startup type to Automatic.
  5. Repeat the same steps for the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service.

How do I restart my audio driver Windows 10?

Double-click “Sound, Video and Game Controllers.” Right-click the sound driver and click “Enable” to restart the device.

How do I restore audio on my laptop?

How to recover deleted audio files

  1. Double-click on the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop.
  2. Locate and select the audio file(s) you want to recover.
  3. Right-click on the selected audio file(s), and then select “Restore”
  4. Wait for the restoration process to be complete.