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No Sound After Sleep Mode: Enable It With These 3 Solutions
Note that a driver update often works
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You have found this guide because you are experiencing no sound after sleep mode on your Windows 10 PC. Let us show you how to resolve it.
Sound issues aren’t exactly an alien concept on the Windows platform, which also applies to the Windows 10 operating system. And a common problem experienced on Windows 10 PCs is the device going dumb each time itwakes up from sleep.
Curiously, the sound issue is non-existent when the device returns from hibernation or after a restart. Somehow it is only when the device is out of the sleep cycle that it tends to lose its audio abilities.
All of this makes it not too big of an issue, but one that can drive you nuts nonetheless; more so if you are a music buff and can’t resume your listening post-sleep mode.
Why is there no sound after Sleep Mode?
From what we gather from users who have passed through this problem, a few things may trigger this issue. At the top of these are the following:
Here are some practical solutions, and they will also come in handy if the sound stops working after sleep mode, your HDMI audio stops working after sleep, or with brands like Dell, LG, HP, etc.
How can I fix no sound on Windows 10 after sleep mode?
Before you try any of these solutions:
1. Update the audio adapter
If you’re looking for a way to simplify the process, a third-party driver updater like Outbyte Driver Updater should do the trick.
All you need to do is run it, and it will instantly start scanning your PC for outdated, broken, or even missing drivers.
Once you’ve selected which drivers you want to fix, it will download and automatically install them for you.
Once that is done, you must finish it with a system restart to apply the changes.
See if this works. An outdated or corrupted driver is the most likely cause for your audio to malfunction, so explore all options to ensure your system is running the latest drivers.
Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Run the Sound troubleshooter
3. Change system memory value
This is especially applicable to those notebook devices that have an installed memory of 4 GB.
However, if the issue isn’t resolved, you might also want to check if a Windows 10 update is available. Do a virus scan as well as with the latest version of yourantivirus software.
Get in touch with the audio component manufacturer and see if they can provide an update to solve the issue.
Let us know in the comments below what worked for you.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
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 Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
