If this doesn't help, continue to the next tip.
- Run the audio troubleshooter. ...
- Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. ...
- Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. ...
- Check sound settings. ...
- Fix your audio drivers. ...
- Set your audio device as the default device. ...
- Turn off audio enhancements.
- How do I get my sound back on Windows 10?
- How do I fix no sound on my computer?
- Why does my computer suddenly have no sound?
- How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?
- Why is my audio not working Windows 10?
- How do I activate the sound on my computer?
- Why is my computer audio not working on Zoom?
- Why is my sound not working?
- Why my Realtek is not working?
- Why are my external speakers not working?
- Why can't I find Realtek HD Audio Manager?
- How do I set up Realtek HD Audio Manager?
How do I get my sound back on Windows 10?
How to Fix Broken Audio on Windows 10
- Check your cables and volume. ...
- Verify that the current audio device is the system default. ...
- Restart your PC after an update. ...
- Try a System Restore. ...
- Run the Windows 10 Audio Troubleshooter. ...
- Update your audio driver. ...
- Uninstall and reinstall your audio driver.
How do I fix no sound on my computer?
Make sure that the sound is not muted
- Open the Activities overview and start typing Sound.
- Click on Sound to open the panel.
- Under Volume Levels, check that your application is not muted.
Why does my computer suddenly have no sound?
First, check to make sure Windows is using the correct device for speaker output by clicking on the speaker icon in the taskbar. ... Ensure that the computer isn't muted via hardware, such as a dedicated mute button on you laptop or keyboard. Test by playing a song. Right-click the volume icon and click Open Volume Mixer.
How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?
Open Device Manager. Expand Sound, video, and game controllers. Right-click on Realtek High Definition Audio and click on Update driver from the drop-down menu. Assuming that you have the latest driver setup file on your computer, choose Browse my computer for driver software.
Why is my audio not working Windows 10?
Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically). If that doesn't work, try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows.
How do I activate the sound on my computer?
How to Turn Sound on the Computer for Windows
- Click the "Speaker" icon in the lower-right notification area of the taskbar. The Sound Mixer launches.
- Click the "Speaker" button on the Sound Mixer if the sound is muted. ...
- Move the slider up to increase the volume and down to decrease the sound.
Why is my computer audio not working on Zoom?
If Zoom is not picking up your microphone, you can select another microphone from the menu or adjust the input level. Check Automatically adjust microphone settings if you want Zoom to adjust the input volume automatically.
Why is my sound not working?
Make sure your headphones aren't plugged in. Most Android phones automatically disable the external speaker when headphones are plugged in. This could also be the case if your headphones aren't completely seated in the audio jack. ... Tap Restart to reboot your phone.
Why my Realtek is not working?
Realtek High Definition Audio is not working problem can occur when your driver is outdated or is incompatible with the Windows version you are using. To fix this issue you can install the compatible driver or update the outdated driver on your system.
Why are my external speakers not working?
Check if the external speaker is set to the default output. Ensure the external speaker has power and the cables are connected properly. Connect external speaker/headphone to another device and check for sound. Test your computer's hardware.
Why can't I find Realtek HD Audio Manager?
Realtek Audio Manager can go missing for some users in Windows 10 due to build updates or sound driver changes. The Realtek Control Panel issue might also be caused by audio driver issues. So, if you can't find the Realtek Audio Manager, a good start is to update the audio driver.
How do I set up Realtek HD Audio Manager?
Method 1: Change Realtek Audio Manager Settings
- Double click the Realtek Audio Manager from the icon tray (bottom right corner)
- Click Device advanced settings from the top right corner.
- Check the option Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously from the Playback Device section.