lesnogreat.blogg.se

However, the list stacks up once you begin piling on external devices like the HTC Vive, a wireless Xbox controller, a headset, and so on. Generally, you should only have one installed audio device. Other fixes you can try include installing all Windows 10 updates or restarting your PC. This example shows muted audio on YouTube.

There may be something wrong with the app or program itself that needs patching or audio is turned down or muted from within. The example below shows a Logitech headset’s in-line controls for sound (dial) and a built-in microphone (toggle).Īnother simple fix is to verify that the problem isn’t related to a specific app or program installed on your computer. Likewise, your headset or microphone may include in-line volume dials that are turned down, or they may just be unplugged from the PC. For instance, your speakers may have volume buttons, or they may be accidentally unplugged from the PC or power outlet. You should also verify that the sound isn’t muted or turned down on the hardware end. Next, click the speaker icon to the left of the slider to unmute. Simply click the speaker button to expand the volume panel. You can also bring up the taskbar to examine the “speaker” icon parked next to the system clock.Īs shown below, an “X” next to the virtual speaker icon means your audio is muted. If your keyboard has volume controls, press a key or turn a slider to see if the on-screen volume bar raises and lowers. There’s nothing more embarrassing than yelling at the PC over sound issues stemming from an unintentional press of the microphone’s mute button.įirst, verify that the sound isn’t muted on the PC end. This guide begins with the easy steps and moves deeper into Windows 10 if you continue to face audio issues. Possible fixes include installing new drivers, tweaking settings, or even revert to a previous restore point.

Issues could also stem from within Windows 10 itself or the underlying hardware. Problems could merely reside in third-party software, requiring a patch. Unfortunately, sound issues can be tricky. This guide shows you how to fix sound problems in Windows 10. On the surface, there’s no apparent reason for the lack of audio. You launch a PC game or stream a movie, but you don’t hear any sound.