I have lost sound output- How can I fix it?
I have no sound output, how do I fix that?
I have lost sound output - How can I fix it?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
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Anonymous
2025-03-25T11:22:17+00:00 -
John DeV 156.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-03-20T00:00:17+00:00 Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.
When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently?
Please try the following methods below.
**Run the Troubleshooter
From Sound Icon
Right-click on the Speaker/Headphone icon in the taskbar of your PC.
Select "Troubleshoot sound problems"
**Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc
Press Enter
Double-click Windows Audio
If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart
Right click the volume icon on the taskbar
Select Sounds then click Playback
Double-click your Speakers in the list then select Advanced tab
Under Exclusive Mode, uncheck both options
Click Apply then Ok
**Open Device Manager
Click View > Show hidden devices
Expand the Sound, video and game controllers
Find the Realtek Audio driver in the list
Right click it and select Update
Click "Browse my computer for driver software"
Select "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer"
Make sure to put a check mark "Show compatible hardware"
Select an older driver from the list
Click Next then Restart your computer
If the issue persists, what is the exact make and model of your computer?
Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: msinfo32
Press Enter
Please take a screenshot of the System Information window and post it in your next response. Note: Don't include any personal information or sensitive data.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/feedback/fo...
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
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Anonymous
2025-03-21T03:23:10+00:00 please help me
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Anonymous
2025-03-21T19:39:54+00:00 This morning it was working properly
I have tried trubleshooting and it doesnt work
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Anonymous
2025-03-21T22:02:19+00:00 worked yesterday