How to fix sound problems: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7

No matter what version of Windows you are running, you may end up with no output sound. Although usually, you can fix it quickly, sometimes you need more help. Here is a list of the most common solutions to this problem.

How to check the speaker output?

• Click on the speaker icon on the taskbar.
• Open the speakers' list and check the right audio output is selected.

How to run the audio troubleshooter?

• Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon on the taskbar.
• In the search field, type audio troubleshooter and select it.
• Follow the troubleshooter process.

How to check that Windows is up-to-date?

• Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon on the taskbar.
• In the search field, type Windows update and open the update menu (or go to Update & Security  > Windows Update  > Check for updates).
• Make all updates and restart your computer.

How to check your audio driver?

• Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon on the taskbar.
• In the search field, type device manager and open the device manager menu.
• Open the sub list related to Sound.
• Right-click the listing for your sound card or audio device, such as headphones or speakers, select Update driver, then select Search automatically for updated driver software. Follow the instructions to complete the update.

How to set your audio device as the default device?

• Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon on the taskbar.

• In the search field, type control panel, then select it.