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Re-enable audio device

Anonymous
2022-08-26T19:33:04+00:00

Accidently set Audio to "Don't Allow" and can no longer get sound on my speakers. How can I enable Audio to allow sound? I am running the latest version of Windows 11 on a new Dell XPS 8940.

Please assist me in resetting my audio output that I inadvertently set to "Don't Allow". Does not open the dropdown menu or allow input in the box.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-08-27T06:36:14+00:00

    Hello David Glynn,

    Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

    Let me help you restart your audio device.

    1. In Windows Settings

    Win + I to open Windows Settings*, and navigate to the interface as shown below, and enable the device.*

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    2. In Sound settings

    Win + R to open "Run", type "mmsys.cpl" and press Enter to open "Sound", right-click the empty space > Show Disabled Devices*, you will see all your audio devices, then right click on the device >* Enable*, and press “OK” to exit.*

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    If anything is unclear, please feel free to leave your messages here.

    Best Regards,

    Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-01T09:31:09+00:00

    Hello David Glynn,

    How’s it going? Looking forward to your good news!

    If anything is unclear, please feel free to leave your messages here.

    Best Regards,

    Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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