How to Fix Audio Volume Issues in Windows 10

If this doesn't help, continue to the next tip.

1. Run the audio troubleshooter. ...
2. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. ...
3. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. ...
4. Check sound settings. ...
5. Fix your audio drivers. ...
6. Set your audio device as the default device. ...
7. Turn off audio enhancements.

1. Why is my PC audio so quiet?
2. Why does my volume suddenly not work?
3. How do you fix volume problems?
4. How do I fix Realtek on Windows 10?
5. How do I fix low audio volume?
6. Why is my audio so quiet?
7. Can't hear on my phone unless it's on speaker?
8. Why is my laptop's sound not working?
9. Why is my zoom audio not working?
10. How can I restore the sound on my computer?
11. How do I get my sound back?
12. How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?

Why is my PC audio so quiet?

Open up Sound in the Control Panel (under "Hardware and Sound"). Then highlight your speakers or headphones, click Properties, and select the Enhancements tab. Check "Loudness Equalization" and hit Apply to turn this on. ... It's useful especially if you have your volume set to maximum but Windows sounds are still too low.

Why does my volume suddenly not work?

Reboot your computer. Verify via the speaker icon in the taskbar that the audio is not muted and is turned up. Ensure that the computer isn't muted via hardware, such as a dedicated mute button on you laptop or keyboard. ... If the headphones work, remove them to continue troubleshooting the internal speakers.

How do you fix volume problems?

What to Do if Your Laptop Has No Sound

1. Check Your Volume. ...
2. Try Some Headphones. ...
3. Change Your Audio Device. ...
4. Disable Audio Enhancements. ...
5. Install or Update Your Drivers. ...
6. Update Your BIOS. ...
7. Repair the Speakers. ...
8. What to Do if Your Laptop Is Plugged In But Not Charging.

How do I fix Realtek on Windows 10?

If you recently updated your Windows 10, and your Realtek audio is nowhere to be found, the first troubleshooting step is to locate and update the driver.
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How to Fix Issues from Outdated Drivers or System Update Conflicts

1. Go Into Device Manager to Find Your Drivers. ...
2. Perform a Manual Update Push. ...
3. Reboot Your PC.

How do I fix low audio volume?

Low speaker volume after Windows 10 April Update

1. Check all the Volume Controls: First, check every volume control for programs. ...
2. Check the Selected Playback Device: If you have multiple playback devices, check the one you need sound on is the default device. ...
3. Select the Equalization Setting. ...
4. Restart the Sound Controller: ...
5. Update the Audio Driver:

Why is my audio so quiet?

Personal Check. Whenever you ask yourself, “Why are my headphones so quiet?”, the answer is usually misconfigured audio settings on your media device and/or a hardware defect on your headphones. ... Using your headphones at loud volumes for long periods can deteriorate your hearing over time.

Can't hear on my phone unless it's on speaker?

Go to Settings → My Device → Sound → Samsung Applications → Press Call → Turn Off Noise Reduction. Your earpiece speaker may be dead. When you put your phone in speaker mode it uses different speaker(s). ... If you have the plastic screen protector on the front of your phone, make sure it isn't covering your ear speaker.

Why is my laptop's sound not working?

To fix this, right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and choose Sounds to enter the audio preferences. Under the Playback tab, find the device you want to use—if you don't see it, try right-clicking and checking Show Disabled Devices—then select the output device and click the Set Default button.

Why is my zoom audio not working?

Android: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > App permissions or Permission Manager > Microphone and switch on the toggle for Zoom.

How can I restore the sound on my computer?

Use the driver recovery process to restore audio drivers for the original sound hardware using the following steps:

1. Click Start , All Programs, Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager again.
2. Click Hardware Driver Reinstallation.
3. On the Hardware Driver Reinstallation welcome screen, click Next.

How do I get my sound back?

Check that the correct sound device is selected

1. Open the Activities overview and start typing Sound.
2. Click on Sound to open the panel.
3. Under Output, change the Profile settings for the selected device and play a sound to see if it works. You might need to go through the list and try each profile.

How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?

To do this, go to the Device Manager by either right clicking the start button or typing “device manager” into the start menu. Once you're there, scroll down to “Sound, video and game controllers” and find “Realtek High Definition Audio”. Once you do, go ahead and right click it and select “Uninstall device”.