how to fix my volume, when at max its still too quiet

Question

im trying to watch a movie but my volume is wayyy too low when at max

Answer 1

Hi, let me help you.

Restart the computer.

If done and still getting the same results, follow the steps below;

Please hover your mouse over the sound icon in the lower-right corner, then right-click it and select Troubleshoot Sound. Let the troubleshooter finish its task, then this should either resolve the problem or display an error message.

If that doesn't work, we need to remove the Audio driver from the Device Manager and restart the PC to reinstall it.

Here are the steps to completely remove a Device from your computer.

Step 1. Use the Windows key + X shortcut.

Step 2. Select Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the entry Sound, Video, and Game Controllers. Right-click the problematic device, which is either Realtek Audio, or AMD High-definition Audio, or High-Definition Audio, depending on the audio device installed in your PC, and select Uninstall device.

Step 4. You need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device and then click the Uninstall button.

Step 5. Reboot the computer.

After the reboot, please see if the problem is fixed.

If that still does not work, please visit the support website of your laptop or desktop and then download and install the latest Audio driver, then restart the PC.

Answer 2

Try these Windows 11 steps in order:

1. Check the correct output device
   • Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
   • Select the arrow next to the volume slider.
   • Make sure audio is going to the intended device, such as the laptop speakers or headphones.
2. Check all volume controls
   • Select Start > Settings > System > Sound > Volume mixer.
   • Make sure the volume is turned up for:
     • System
     • The movie app or browser being used
   • Make sure the app is not muted.
   • If using a Surface or external headset/speakers, also check the device’s own volume buttons or in-app volume controls.
3. Check hardware and connections
   • Make sure speakers or headphones are plugged in securely.
   • If using USB audio, try a different USB port.
   • If headphones are plugged in, unplug them and test the speakers.
   • Make sure the accessory itself is powered on and not muted.
4. Turn off audio enhancements
   • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
   • Under Output, select the audio device in use.
   • Set Audio enhancements to Off.
   • Test the movie again.
5. Change the audio format
   • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
   • Under Output, select the audio device.
   • Select Advanced.
   • Under Default format, choose a different format and test audio.
6. Run the audio troubleshooter
   • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
   • In Audio, select Run.
7. Update or reinstall the audio driver
   • Select Start, type Device Manager, and open it.
   • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
   • Right-click the audio device and select Update driver.
   • Restart the PC.
   • If the problem continues, uninstall the driver and reinstall it from the device manufacturer’s website.

If the sound is only quiet in one app, the most likely fix is the Volume mixer. If it is quiet everywhere, the most likely fixes are Audio enhancements Off, a different Default format, or the audio driver.

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