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Fix: No Sound On Windows 11 Computer

By: Waseem Patwegar

If there is No Sound on your computer, you can find below the steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem of Sound Not Working in Windows 11.

No Sound On Windows 11 Computer

No Sound or Audio Problems in Windows 11

The issue of Sound not working in Windows 11 can occur both on laptop computers with built-in Speakers and also on desktop computers using wireless and USB connected external speakers.

There could be various reasons for Sound not working in Windows 11, ranging from the Speaker being muted, the right Speaker not being selected as the Output device to other reasons.

1. Check Volume Mixer

Right-click on the Sound Icon and click on Open Volume Mixer option.

Open Volume Mixer Option in Windows 11

On the next screen, use the Down-Arrow in “Output Device” section to select the right Speaker.

Volume Mixer Setting in Windows 11

Also, move the Blue Circle to the right to Unmute the Speaker and increase its volume on your computer.

2. Troubleshoot Sound Problems

Right-click on the Speaker Icon in the Taskbar and click on Troubleshoot Sound Problems option.

Troubleshoot Sound Problems Option in Windows 11

If prompted, enter your Admin Password and allow Windows to find and fix Sound problems on your computer.

3. Check Audio Output Device

Sometimes, the problem is due to Windows playing the sound through wrong device.

Right-click on the Speaker Icon in the Taskbar and click on Sound Settings option.

Open Sound Settings on Windows Computer

On the next screen, use the drop-down Arrow to select the right Output Device.

3. Update Audio/Sound Drivers

Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager. On Device Manager screen, expand Sound, Video and Game Controllers entry > right-click on the Audio Device and click on Update driver option.

Update Audio Device Driver on Windows PC

On the next screen, click on Search Automatically For Driver Software option and follow the instructions to install driver software.

4. Restart Windows Audio Service

Right-click on the Start button and click on the Run option. Type services.msc in the Run Command window and click on OK.

Run Services.msc Command

On the Services screen, right-click on Windows Audio entry and select the Restart option.

Restart Windows Audio Service

Restart the Computer and see if the Headphones are now working on your computer.

5. Reinstall Audio Drivers

Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.

Open Device Manager on Windows PC

On Device Manager screen, expand Sound, Video and Game Controllers entry > right-click on the Audio device and click on Uninstall device option.

Uninstall Audio Device

Next, click on Action tab in top-menu bar and select Scan for hardware changes option in the drop-down menu.

Scan For Hardware Changes

Restart your computer and it should automatically install the right drivers.

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