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FIX: Sound is not working in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you recently updated your operating system toWindows 10orWindows 8.1for that matter, you might experience somesound issues on your PC. So, if you either want to listen to music or work on your PC, you still need yoursoundup and running.Usually thesoundonWindows 10,Windows 8.1appears inactive if you have the sound icon in the lower right corner of the screen marked with an “X”. If you click on the sound icon, it will run theWindows 10, 8.1 troubleshooter but in this particular case it will not work. Another symptom you will find concerns the audio card. If the audio card is not working, when you go to Control Panel and look there for your card, it should show as unplugged.
Unfortunately, after checking yourdriversin your Device Manager, thedriverwill be up to date but sound onWindows 10, 8.1 will not be working. After seeing that people usingWindows 10, 8.1 encountered this exact issue, we have decided to compile this guide to help you fix this problem and prevent it from happening in the future.
No sound on Windows 10
1. Download IDT Audio Installer
2. Run the built-in sound troubleshooters
You can quickly fix sound issues on your computer by running the built-in audio troubleshooters. There are three mainWindows 10sound troubleshooters that you can run: Playing Audio, Recording Audio, and Hardware and Devices (if your speaker can’t play anysounds).
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > run the three troubleshooters mentioned above.
3. Additional solutions for fixing audio bugs
WindowsReport has already published a series of troubleshooting solutions allowing to fix various audio problems on yourWindows 10computer:
These steps will help you fix your audio issue onWindows 10, 8.1, but keep in mind that this will not solve any issues related directly to your hardwaresound cardor your sound system. These solutions will solve the specificWindows 10, 8.1 audio problems after updating.
For any thoughts on the audiosoundnot working inWindows 10, 8.1, use the comment section below and we will help you with additional troubleshooting solutions.
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
