Common sound problems in Windows, including problems with no sound from speakers or headphones. This tutorial does not cover sound issues related to a particular program. Sound problems can be caused by incorrect cable connections, broken drivers, incompatible drivers, sound settings, missing updates, and sound card issues.
first step: Check the hardware
Step 2: Use Troubleshooting
Step three: Update Driver
Step One: Check the hardware Many sound problems are caused by incorrect hardware settings. This step includes checking the sound card, plugging the cable into the correct location, making sure the hardware is plugged in, and checking the volume.
check the sound card installed on your computer to check to make sure that the sound card or sound processor, and be able to work properly.
open "device manager" in the following ways: swipe from the right edge to the middle of the screen, click on the "Search" (if using a mouse, pointing to the upper right corner of the screen, then the pointer is moved downward, and then Click Search, type Device Manager in the search box, and then tap or click Settings and Device Manager. You may be asked to provide an administrator password or confirm your choice.
Double-click the "Sound, video and game controllers" to expand the category. If a sound card is listed, you have already installed a sound card. If the sound card is not listed, check the information that came with your computer to see if the sound card should be installed. If a sound card should be installed, you will need to install a sound card according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Check the cable is connected properly (speakers and headphones, HDMI cables, USB audio devices, multiple audio devices)
Check the power and volume
If you have speakers, Make sure the speaker is plugged in and turned on. Make sure the speaker volume or headphone volume is not muted or too low. This check is especially important for laptops and tablets because their speakers are small and it is difficult to hear sound if the volume is too low.
Step 2: Use a Troubleshooting Troubleshooting can be used to find and automatically fix some computer problems of automation tools. Audio troubleshooting can diagnose and fix common sound playback issues and hardware issues.
Step Three: To have an updated driver for Windows to recognize your sound card or sound processor, you need to install drivers compatible and can work properly. Expired, incompatible, or corrupted drivers may disrupt communication between the computer and the sound card.
If you recently upgraded from one version of Windows to another version, the current sound card drivers may only apply to previous versions of Windows. If you have recently experienced a power outage, virus or other computer problem, the driver may be corrupted. In rare cases, when Windows cannot automatically update the sound card driver, you may need to download and install the latest drivers for your sound card to help resolve such issues.
There are three ways to find and install the driver:
1. Use Windows Update. Windows Update can automatically download and install recommended updates. Install all important, recommended, and optional updates to update system features and other software, which may help resolve your sound issues.
2. Install the software from the manufacturer of the device. If the device comes with a CD, the CD may contain software for installing device drivers.
3. to download and install the driver. You can search for drivers on the manufacturer's website. If Windows Update cannot find a driver for your device and the device does not come with software to install the driver, try this method