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WOW has no Sound: 4 Easy Ways to Turn the Sound Back On
Get sound back and have a true gaming experience
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Gaming has long been a massive part of our daily lives. Top names likeWorld of Warcraft, among many others, have become easy favorites.
However, as you may know, tech does not come entirely free of hiccups. And so we will explore the best way to get sound back on the game.
But first, let us explore possible triggers so that you know what you should avoid in the future.
Why can I hear only music in WoW?
We have interacted with a few users and have come up with the following possible triggers of no sound in WoW.
Note that WoW users may face no sound using a cable, no sound effects, or only music sound. Regardless of the problem, you would solve it using the solutions we will not explore.
What can I do if WoW has no sound?
Before trying any complicated fixes, you should do the following:
1. Install Windows updates
Windows will check for available updates and try to download them automaticallyin the background. Once the updates are downloaded, they’ll be installed as they’ll restart your PC.
Once your system is updated, check if the problem is resolved.
2. Update drivers
Your OS will now scan for any available options and notify you accordingly.
The above steps are the easiest to update your sound drivers manually, but they still might consume much more time than an automatic solution.
There is an efficient tool that you can use to update and fix any of your drivers, just like a pro. You can take care of the essential elements that help you enjoy the smoothest gaming experience with one click.
This software automatically scans your drivers and searches only for reliable solutions from its vast database.
OutByte
3. Run a hardware scan
Scans like the SFC are important fixes, especially if a corrupt system file triggers the error.
4. Verify game files
That is how you may fix no sound on WoW. You must note that we have not mentioned these solutions in any particular order. In the end, you should try what seems the most appropriate.
As a last resort, you may have to reinstall the game, but we do not recommend this because you usually will lose some of your essential data.
If you cannot get WoW to start in the first place, you may want to read our comprehensive guide onfixing launch problems with World of Warcraft.
Contact us in the comments section if you have any further questions.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
