Windows 11, SPDIF not working suddenly

Question

Hi, in windows 11 my SPDIF-output suddenly stopped making sound and I can't fix it for the last like 3 hours. Any ideas what it might be? I've tried restarting the computer several times, updated all drivers as well as GLM for the Genelec studio monitors I'm using. The other outputs on my external sound card work great and the speakers themselves do to, and I didn't do anything with the cables or software at all, it just stopped working. I tried reattaching all cables to the computers and speakers as well.

Answer 1

Hello, I'm Manoel Barros! I will help you in the best way possible, using my knowledge and experience.

Follow the recommendations and tests that I will list below:

1. Replace the device cable. The cable may have been damaged or stopped working. In this case, you can replace the cable to make sure that the problem is the cable.
2. Clean the SPDIF output and also the connectors of the cable and the sound device. If it is a problem of poor contact, cleaning will solve the problem.
3. Test the device on another computer. If the device works normally on the other PC, it means that there is a problem with Windows. This way it will be easier to find the problem, since we will eliminate the possibility of a problem with the device.

Follow these recommendations and see if the problem persists!

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