How do I get my sound back on Windows 10?
How do I get my sound back on Windows 10? How do I know if my speakers are working on my laptop? How can I fix the sound on my laptop? How do I activate the internal speaker on my computer?
Subject: PC - Sub Subject: Speaker ProblemsDate: 2/8/2020 Status: SOLVED
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Askme - Saturday, February 8, 2020 899How to Fix Missing Sound in Windows 10
1. Check Your Sound Settings
PC / Speaker Problems Now, before you say “But Gavin, I’ve done that,” have you really done that? It can be the most obvious things we overlook. Without insulting your computing ability, make sure to check you haven’t accidentally muted Windows 10—it’s easily done.
At the same time, check your:
- Cables
- Plugs
- Speaker connections
- Headphone connections
- Any other audio connections
If Windows 10 still has no sound, read on.
2. Roll Back or ReinstallAudio Drivers
Drivers have always had an unhappy knack of creating issues. Windows 10 is no different. As Windows 10 takes control of driver updates,sometimes your system ends up with the wrong driver configuration.
In the early days of Windows 10 (especially following the upgrade cycle from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1) driver updates made a lot of users unhappy. Microsoft hasvastly improved the driver update process since that timeand manufacturers are now deep into the Windows 10 ecosystem.
As such, new drivers are configured for Windows 10, rather than trying to make an old Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 driver fit.
Windows 10 gives us a few options to fight an irksome driver. First, we can try to simply roll it back to the last good configuration. Right-click theStartbutton, selectDevice Manager, and right-click yoursound driver, selectProperties, and browse to theDrivertab. Press theRoll Back Driveroption if available, and Windows 10 will begin the process.
high definition audio device properties
PC / Speaker Problems If like the above image you have no option to roll the driver back, you’ll need to either Update or Reinstall the driver. As we’re dealing with audio driver issues, go for a reinstall. This will remove the offending driver during the process, and give your system a nice clean one instead.
Before proceeding with the uninstall, ensure you have the new manufacturer version of the driver. You’ll be able to download them directly from the hardware issuer’s website, or in some cases, via a third-party supplier.
In the same Properties tab you should note the final option:Uninstall. Click this, and you’ll meet theConfirm Device Uninstallwindow. Depending on the driver issuer, this window may also contain an option toDelete the driver software for this device. If this is the case, check the box and pressOK.
Once you wipe the drivers, restart your system, and install the new driver.
We have previouslywritten abouthow you can better manage Windows 10 updatesand generally run the rule over the at times unruly Windows 10 automatic update system.
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3. Update IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
PC / Speaker Problems Some systems may encounter issues with their IDT High Definition Audio CODEC. This can be fixed with a manual driver update which allows us to choose the sound driver we wish to use.
Right-click theStart menuand selectDevice Manager. Expand theSound, video games and controllerssection. If you spotIDT High Definition Audio CODEC, right-click and selectUpdate Driver Software. In the next panel, selectBrowse my computer for driver software, followed byLet me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. This allows us to select from any drivers pre-installed on our system.
UnderModel, selectHigh Definition Audio Device, followed byNext, followed byYes. You may need to restart your system for the changes to take effect.
4. Fix Realtek Audio
Realtek drives pop-up all-to frequently in forum posts discussing audio issue. I’ve not experienced issues with Realtek drivers personally, but it does seem to be a common Windows 10 audio issue. There are a couple of fixes for Realtek audio problems below.
Refresh Wi-Fi Drivers
One fix focused on disabling Realtek WLAN drivers, uninstalling, and reinstalling the latest version—even if you already have the latest version installed.
First, head over to the Realtek website and download the latest applicable version for your system. Right-click theStart menuand selectDevice Manager, and browse to your Realtek Wireless LAN drivers. Right-click andUninstall. Now head to the file you downloaded, extract the folder, browse tosetup.exe, and follow the instructions. You’ll need to reboot your system following the installation.
Disable Front Panel Jack
This fix could be very system specific, but it certainly fixed one system, and it could fix yours, too.
Reddit userTiflotinfixed apersistent Realtek audio issuebydisabling front jack detectionfrom within the Realtek HD Audio Manager itself. The linked thread includes screenshots, in case you need further guidance. If you’re already pulling your hair out, this could be worth a try!
5. Disable Audio Enhancements
Next up areWindows 10 Audio Enhancements. Audio Enhancements are inbuilt Microsoft and third-party packages designed to make sure your systems specific audio hardware works perfectly. Except for when it doesn’t. These very “enhancements” could be causing your Windows 10 audio issue. Luckily, they’re simple to turn off.
In the Start menu search box typeSound, and click on theSoundControl Paneloption. In the new box that opens, right-click the default device, and selectProperties. Click theEnhancementstab, and make sure to check the box labeledDisable all enhancements, andApply. (This ishow you switch between default audio devices.) Issue with multiple devices? Repeat the process for each listed.
6. Restart Audio Services
Windows doesn’t always play ball, and sometimes it’s all behind the scenes. Audio services can sometimes miraculously disable themselves, but we can use them to give your audio a jump start.
In the Start menu search box, typeServicesand pressEnter. Scroll down toWindows Audio. If the service has been stopped for any reason, your system audio will not function correctly. Restart it by double-clicking and selectingStart. While you are here, double-check the service start-up type. Audio services should be set toAutomaticby default. If it is anything different—Automatic (delayed start), Manual or Disabled—change it back.
7. Try the Audio Troubleshooter
You can also use the built-in audio troubleshooter, allowing Windows 10 to identify and fix its own issues. If you’ve used the inbuilt Microsoft troubleshooters before, you know they don’t always catch everything, but it can be worth a shot.
Head toControl Panel > Troubleshooting > Troubleshoot audio playback, and follow the instructions.
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