there is no sound coming from my speaker when i try to listen to my favorite radio station

Question

first i can next select a tag,,,because non exist on that list that fits my problem. my problem is my radio is not working,,,i.e. no sound from speakers. i suspect it was either from the latest pos windows 11 update or from pos copilot trying to show me how to get my cd player on my computer to work? Who knew that msn would make a person jump thru needless hoops just to listen to the cd player that came with the computer?,,,,,,makes no sense,,,,in the past you put a cd in ,and it played not now,,,,tyvm windows 11 not,,,,,,so how can i fix my sound so i can at least listen to the internet radio since msn decided i can fuck myself and my cd?

Answer 1

Hi nunyabidness-6167,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand that your audio suddenly stops working. Please check your Output Device first. Sometimes Windows switches the audio output automatically after an update. Make sure the correct speakers/headphones are selected.

Next, please make sure you run the Windows Audio Troubleshooter. This can automatically detect and repair audio issues. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run Playing Audio.

If your issue persists, press Win + R, type services.msc. Find and restart these services:

• Windows Audio
• Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

Finally, reinstall the Audio Driver. Press Win + X > Device Manager. Expand Sound, video and game controllers. Then right‑click your audio device > Uninstall device and restart your PC to reinstall the driver automatically.

For CD Playback issues, you need one of the following to run it:

• Windows Media Player (new) from Microsoft Store
• Windows Media Player Legacy (enable in Optional Features)
• Or any trusted third‑party media player (e.g., VLC)

If the CD still won’t play automatically, open the media app first and try playing the disc from inside the app.

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