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Full Fix: Sound Problems in Windows 10, 7

by Ivan Jenic
July 4, 2018
Troubleshooting Expert

Sound issues are not new in Windows operating systems. Almost every new version of Windows
brought sound problems to some of its users, and Windows 10 is not di erent. So, because you can’t
normally use your computer without a sound, here’s the solution which might help.

As I said, some users might experience some kind of the aw in their sound settings, which can
prevent Windows from playing the sound. Apparently, this aw won’t be xed even if your sound
drivers are updated. So to x this issue, follow these instructions and try one of the following
solutions:

How to x sound issues on PC?

There are many sound problems that you can encounter on Windows 10, and speaking of sound
issues, here are some common problems that users reported:

Windows 10 no sound Realtek – This issue can occur with Realtek audio drivers. To x the
problem, make sure that you install the latest drivers and check if that helps.
Windows 10 no audio devices are installed – If you’re getting this error message on your PC,
the problem might be your drivers. Simply reinstall your driver or try the generic driver and the
issue will be resolved.
Audio services not responding Windows 10 – If you have no sound, the issue might be related
to Windows Audio service. To x the problem, simply restart the service and check if that solves
the issue.
No sound Windows 10 red x, speakers – If you’re getting no sound from your speakers, the
issue might be related to volume mixer. Double check if your speakers are properly connected. In
addition, make sure that your speakers aren’t muted in the volume mixer.
No sound coming from computer, laptop – This issue can a ect both desktop and laptop PCs,
but if you encounter this problem, you should be able to x it using one of our solutions.

Solution 1 – Change the default sound format

Ever since the Technical Preview, wrong sound format caused audio errors in Windows 10. So, to get
your sound back, just change the default sound format.

Here’s how to change the default sound format in Windows 10:

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1. Right-click the sound icon in your Taskbar and choose Open Sound settings from the menu.

2. In Sound section click Device properties.

3. Go to Advanced tab and change a Default sound format to one of the following

options: 24bit/44100 Hz or 24bit/192000Hz (depending on your speaker con guration).

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If the issue is still unresolved, you can try the following method and restart the sound drivers.

Solution 2 – Re-install your sound drivers

Sometimes your current drivers might be buggy, and in some cases it might be better that you use the
default driver instead. To do that, rst you need to uninstall your current driver. You can do that by
following these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu. Now choose Device Manager from the list.

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2. Locate your audio device, right-click it and choose Uninstall device from the menu.

3. Once the driver is uninstalled, click the Scan for hardware changes icon.

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After doing that, Windows will install the default audio driver and the issue should be resolved.

READ ALSO: FIX: Windows 10 sound increases automatically

Solution 3 – Make sure that the proper output device is selected

If you’re getting no sound on your Windows 10 PC, the problem might be because the wrong output
device is selected. This isn’t a major problem, and you can x the issue simply by changing a single
setting. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Open Sound settings. We showed you how to do that in Solution 1, so be sure to check it for
detailed instructions.
2. When Sound settings window opens, make sure to set Speakers or Headphones as the output
device.

After making these changes, your default output device will be changed and the issue should be
permanently resolved.

Solution 4 – Use a Generic High De nition Audio Device driver

In some cases, you might be able to x sound problems in Windows 10 simply by switching to the
generic driver. Your current driver might not be fully compatible with Windows 10, and that can lead to
various sound issues.

To x the problem, you just need to install the generic driver. This is rather simple, and you can do it
by following these steps:

1. Open Device Manager.

2. Locate your audio device, right-click it and choose Update driver from the menu.

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3. Choose Browse my computer for driver software.

4. Now select Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.

5. Select High De nition Audio Device driver from the list and click Next.

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Once you install the default driver, check if the sound problem is resolved.

Solution 5 – Check Windows Audio service

In order for your audio to work properly, you need to make sure that Windows Audio service is
enabled. If you’re getting no sound on Windows 10, the most likely cause is Windows Audio service.
You can check the status of this service by doing the following:

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.

2. When Services window opens, locate Windows Audio and double-click it to open its properties.

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3. Set the Startup type to Automatic and click the Start button to start the service. Now click
Apply and OK to save changes.

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If the service is already running and it’s set to Automatic startup type, you just need to restart it to x
the problem. To do that, locate Windows Audio service, right-click it and choose Restart from the
menu.

Solution 6 – Disable audio enhancements

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If there’s no sound on your Windows 10 device, the issue might be related to audio enhancements.
Many users like to use them in order to get better sound, but sometimes they can lead to certain
issues. To x the sound problems, it’s advised that you disable audio enhancements by doing the
following:

1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 from Solution 1.

2. When Speaker Properties window opens, go to Enhancements tab. Now check Disable all
enhancements option. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

Once you disable the enhancements, the issue should be completely resolved and the sound will start
working again.

READ ALSO: Fix: No Sound from Cortana in Windows 10

Solution 7 – Install the latest drivers

According to users, sometimes sound problems can occur due to outdated drivers. In some cases, the
generic driver can’t x the problem, and your only option is to download and install the latest drivers.

To install the latest audio driver, you need to visit your motherboard’s or sound card’s manufacturer’s
website and download the latest audio driver. Before you can download the appropriate driver, you
need to know the model of your motherboard or sound card, so be sure to check that.

If you can’t download the necessary audio driver, you should consider using a third-party solution.
There are tools, such as TweakBit Driver Updater, that can automatically download all the missing
drivers for you. If you don’t want to manually search for the missing drivers, be sure to try this tool.

Solution 8 – Check if your speakers are properly connected

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If you’re getting no sound on Windows 10, the issue might be your cable. To diagnose the problem,
check if your speakers are properly connected. Sometimes you might connect your speakers to the
wrong port on your PC, and that can lead to this and many other problems.

If your speakers are connected to the right port, be sure to inspect the cable for damage. Lastly, check
the power supply cable and be sure that it’s properly connected.

Solution 9 – Check if your speakers are muted

Sometimes if you’re getting no sound on your Windows 10 PC, the issue might be volume control. In
some instances, your speakers might be muted and that can lead to this and many other problems.

To check if the volume control is the problem, check your speaker’s volume knob. If the volume is
turned up, you need to check your audio mixer. This is quite simple, and you can do it by following
these steps:

1. Right-click the speaker icon in your Taskbar and choose Open Volume Mixer from the menu.

2. Now make sure that Speakers and System Sound channels are turned all the way up.

In addition, if you have another software for volume control, you should also check and see if the
volume control is properly con gured. Certain drivers will install their own volume control software, so
be sure to check it out.

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That’s it, I hope these solutions helped you to get your sound in Windows 10 back. If you have any
other Windows 10-related issues you can check for the solution in our Windows 10 Fix section.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2015 and has been since completely
revamped and updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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