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Windows Sound

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Hi, my PC running Windows 11 24H2 is not playing Windows sounds. It still can play the Windows startup sound and the sounds from other apps, like YouTube in Edge... but not play sounds like "Windows Background" in the volume section.

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Hi Quốc,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Community Forum. If your PC running Windows 11 24H2 plays sounds from apps (like YouTube or Windows startup) but not system sounds Windows Background notification sounds, its likely points to a system sound configuration issue.

You may start with these quick checks whichever works:

Check the Sound Scheme

Go to Control Panel > Sound > Sounds tab
Make sure you're using “Windows Default”
Pick a sound like “Notification” and click Test. If you hear nothing, continue.

Check Volume Mixer

Right-click the volume icon → Open Volume Mixer
Make sure System Sounds is not muted or turned down.

Try a Different Output Device

In Settings > System > Sound, make sure the correct output device is selected.

If That Doesn't Work:

Restart Windows Audio Services
Run services.msc
Restart Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Run the Audio Troubleshooter
Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Playing Audio

Only if Still Not Working:

Try Resetting or Changing Sound Scheme
Run sfc /scannow (only if you suspect system corruption)

Let me know,

Yvette || Independent Advisor

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