No Sound on Windows? Here's How to Fix It

No sound on Windows? Speakers or headphones not working? Here’s how to fix it.

Quick Checklist First

1. Is volume turned up? (Click speaker icon bottom-right)
2. Are speakers/headphones plugged in properly?
3. Try a different app — does it work in one app but not another?

What Real Users Are Saying

1. No audio problem, windows 10. : r/techsupport - Reddit

Easiest workaround = cheap USB audio adapter ($10) or a dedicated PCIe/USB sound card. They’ll bypass the onboard chip entirely and get you back

2. Guide: How to Fix Audio Not Working in Windows 10 - Reddit

Try to uninstall all devices under Sound, video and game controllers in the Device Manager, then reboot (simply restart) your pc. The

3. No Sound on a Windows PC? Here’s How to Fix It - wikiHow

1. Make sure the computer isn’t muted. 2. Check the headphone or speaker connection. 3. Look for malfunctioning audio devices. 4. Right-click the speaker in the

Fix 1: Select the Right Audio Device

Right-click the speaker icon → Open Sound settings.

Under Output, make sure the correct device is selected.

Fix 2: Run the Audio Troubleshooter

Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Audio → Run.

Fix 3: Update Your Audio Driver

Press Win + X → Device Manager → Sound, video and game controllers.

Find your audio device → right-click → Update driver → Search automatically.

Fix 4: Restart Audio Services

Press Win + R, type services.msc, press Enter.

Find Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder → right-click each → Restart.

Set both to Automatic if not already.

Fix 5: Disable Audio Enhancements

Right-click speaker icon → Sound → Playback tab.

Right-click your device → Properties → Enhancements → Disable all enhancements.

Fix 6: Run System File Checker

Open Command Prompt as Admin:

sfc /scannow

Repairs corrupted system files.

Still no sound? Try a USB sound card ($5 on Amazon) as a test. If it works, your built-in audio card is dead.