Why did the sound suddenly disappear on the computer? Five main reasons for no sound on a computer. Changing the volume level and status indicator
Situations where sound disappears on a computer happen often. As a rule, this happens unexpectedly, in the morning they turned on the computer and that’s it, and in response there was silence, the sound did not work.
You need to understand that nothing happens for nothing, this also applies to the sound in the computer.
Simple reasons
Most likely, there was a software failure, for example, the drivers crashed, the sound settings were set incorrectly, or a hardware problem arose - the sound card or speakers failed.
But there are also simple situations that can make an experienced PC user smile.
For example, they unplugged the speakers or forgot to press the power button for the latter.
And there are situations when the sound is reduced to a minimum, or headphones are inserted into the sound jack. In this case, the latter simply need to be disconnected by removing the plug from the socket in the speakers or sound card.
It is from these reasons that you need to start searching for the problem, since you always need to go from simple to complex.
But before looking for the problem, try restarting the computer again; there have been cases when after that everything was solved by itself and the sound appeared.
If the above reasons for the lack of sound have not been identified, then pay attention to the sound icon in the tray at the bottom right. In principle, you can do this right away.
If there is a red crossed out circle next to the icon, as shown above, then the sound is deactivated and you need to turn it on and set the desired volume.
Try connecting the speakers to another device. It could be an iPhone or a mobile phone, the main thing is that the connector fits, but as a rule, now there are no problems with this.
If the speakers interact normally with another device, then we move on to the next stage of searching for the problem - software.
Going to Device Manager in Windows 7 is easy. This can be done through the control panel or by right-clicking on the “Computer” icon on the desktop and going to the “Properties” section.
There, find the “Device Manager” menu and go to this section.
All devices should be displayed without question marks, especially pay attention to the line “Sound, video and gaming devices”.
If a question mark is displayed there or this section is not there at all, then you will have to install drivers.
This can be done using the disk that came with the computer, on which drivers for all PC devices should be stored.
If this disk is not present, then using the CPU-Z, AIDA64 or HWiNFO3264 programs, which are easy to find on the Internet, find out the model of your motherboard or sound card.
If the sound card is integrated, then we will find out the type and brand of the motherboard.
If it’s not integrated, then we’ll find out the same thing, but only for the sound card.
You can take an even simpler route: download the latest driver assembly from the website http://drp.su and burn it to a DVD.
Keep this disc at hand at all times. After launching the software package, the entire computer will be scanned automatically.
In the future, you will be prompted to install unfound device drivers or update older versions. After restarting the computer, the sound should appear.
System Restore
Nowadays, system recovery will not surprise anyone.
The sound of the computer might disappear after installing programs or drivers that began to conflict with those that had already been stopped.
Think back to what you installed over the next few days. Try removing this software.
If this does not help, go to the appropriate section through the control panel and return the system to the past through the selected restore point.
The data will not be lost, but for security reasons, it should still be removed from the desktop to a non-system drive (D, E, etc.).
You need to select a recovery point at which you know for sure that there was sound on the computer.
But there are situations when a recovery point has not been created or this function has been disabled on the C drive.
To solve our problem, you can use the built-in utility sfc.exe.
Log in with administrator rights. Click Start – Run, enter cmd.exe in the line and click OK, Windows Command Prompt will launch.
Disabled devices
There have been situations when, when connecting other devices that produce sound or edit it, sound drivers for them were installed on the computer.
After turning off this device, when it was no longer needed, the sound disappeared, since by default it should have come from it. But it's already disabled? How to get out of this situation.
We need to switch to working with the built-in sound card.
Go to control panel - sound.
We see that the device is not connected. When I try to turn it on, nothing happens.
Now right-click on the empty area and a window like this will appear.
Turn on "show disabled devices".
As you can see, “Speakers/Headphones” have appeared.
All that remains is to turn them on.
The computer sound should appear.
To check this, go to the configure section.
And then “Check”.
The sound should be clear without interference.
The situation is a little different here. If the system sees speakers, they should appear in the familiar Sounds window.
If they are, then activate them and go to the “Properties” section.
At the bottom, look at the line “Using devices”. It should say "on".
Pay attention to the line "controller". The device must be detected; if there is nothing there, then the driver is missing. We wrote above how to install it.
In the “additional” section, you can check the condition and quality of the sound by clicking the “check” button.
Finding a problem in system services
The Windows Audio service is responsible for audio performance. If it turns off for any reason, there will be no sound on the computer.
For local computer services services.msc, enter the search bar in the start menu as shown below.
Go to the services control panel and find the “Windows Audio” line there.
The service status should be "Running". If it is disabled or set to “manual”, then double-click on the settings and set the startup type to “Automatic”.
The sound card also tends to break. Therefore, if the methods described above did not work and there is still no sound, then try replacing the installed sound card with another one.
Ask your acquaintances or friends for it. Or remove it from a second computer if you have one.
But keep in mind that you may have to install the drivers again, but you already know how to do this.
As a rule, in modern PCs the sound card is already integrated into the motherboard.
But many computer owners are not satisfied with its characteristics and purchase more advanced devices that are inserted into a separate PC slot or connected via a USB port.
But you need to understand that in order not to lose sound and to get the most out of the purchased device, you will have to go into the BIOS and disable the default use of the integrated sound card there.
Otherwise, after connecting the speakers to a new, more modern device, there will be no sound.
The sound manager can reassign sound card connectors for certain devices.
For example, by default the green connector is for connecting headphones and speakers.
Red is for the microphone.
All this is written in the registry. But as a result of any manipulations with the latter, the settings may be changed.
To return everything to its original state, you need to go through the control panel to the “Realtek HD Manager” and reassign the connectors there.
But unfortunately, the sound manager is not provided on all computers; much depends on the type of connected speakers and sound card.
In this case, you will have to go into the registry and manually edit everything or restore the registry from a backup.
The folder where the current, working registry files are located is here.
In the config folder, pay attention to the files sam, default, software, security and system.
Backups of these files, which are created every 10 days, are located in the RegBack folder.
If none of the above methods helped restore sound on your computer, then you can try replacing the existing registry files with more recent ones from the backup.
This cannot be done when Windows is running. You need to boot from another OS, for example, a Live CD, which only works through the computer's RAM.
Once loaded, go to the config section and add the “.old” extension to the sam, default, software, security and system files.
Now copy the files of the same name from the RegBack folder to the config folder.
Reboot your computer with the OS already installed. If the problem was in the registry, then the sound should appear.
There are models of motherboards that have special jumpers through which the audio signal is redirected.
Remember if you have touched them recently and if so, screw them back to their original position.
Each motherboard comes with documentation; look at the Audio section, you can find the necessary information there.
No codecs for audio/video
There are situations when there is general system sound, but when watching a movie with a video player, it disappears.
There is no need to panic, try opening this video file with another player, as this may be the problem.
Or your computer does not have the necessary codecs to decode this type of video file. After all, video has different formats.
As for codecs, there are ready-made solutions that are easy to download from the Internet, for example, K-Lite Codec Packs with built-in Media Player.
During the installation of this package, select “Lots of Stuf”, and then everything is intuitive.
Front Panel
On some computers, speakers are connected through AC'97 (old) or HD Definition (modern) front panels.
Check whether they are connected to the motherboard and what type of panel is set by default in the BIOS, usually AC’97.
You need to try switching and see the result.
Reinstalling the system
Reinstalling the system is a last resort measure that should be taken. It’s not for nothing that we write about it at the end of the article.
If you decide to take this extreme step, then when installing new drivers on your computer, start with the sound ones.
As a rule, drivers are installed on the motherboard first, and if the sound card is integrated, then sound should appear.
If not, then you need to install an additional driver package for sound, which should be included in the package.
Then other drivers are installed and after each stage of their installation the sound is checked.
This way we will find which device the conflict is occurring with.
If a conflict occurs, then you need to replace old versions of drivers with new ones, and also find those versions that will work stably on your operating system.
Also, do not forget what you will have to install for the computer to work.
Let's sum it up
So, we looked at the main reasons for the loss of sound on a computer and ways to solve them.
Of course, there may be other, more complex situations, for example, problems with the system board and others. In this case, it is better to contact specialists.
But we hope that it won’t come to this and, thanks to our advice, you will be able to restore the sound on your computer yourself.
Owners of laptops from Asus, Acer, Samsung, HP and other models encounter a variety of audio problems during operation. In this article we will look at why the sound on the laptop disappeared, what to do and how to correct the situation. Don’t rush to call a technician or run to a service center; often the problem can be solved with your own hands.
The reasons for the loss of sound from a laptop are varied, but they can be divided into 2 areas: software and hardware. The problems discussed and solutions in this manual mostly relate to software, since they are more common than hardware ones and can always be fixed.
Changing the volume level and status indicator
The first step is to check for muted status in the volume mixer. You can recognize this by the red crossed out circle on the volume icon, but not always. Users randomly or due to system glitches turn off the sound on their laptop. The following situation may exist: complete disappearance of sound or partial (in applications). To view and change the volume scale, follow these steps.
In the system tray, right-click the volume icon. From the menu, select "open volume mixer". If you do not see this element, read the instructions on why the volume icon disappeared from the taskbar in Windows.
In the volume mixer you will see two areas: “device” and “applications”. The “device” area controls the sound of the laptop speakers. In the “application” area, system and application sounds are regulated. Each element has a volume slider and a status indicator. If the indicator has a speaker icon with a red crossed out circle, then left-click on it to set the “sound on” position. If necessary, adjust the volume sliders to an acceptable level.
If there is no sound on the laptop in a separate program, then launch it, after which it will appear in the volume mixer in the “applications” area. Switch the indicator and adjust the position of the slider. The screenshot below shows an example with the Yandex browser.
Don't forget to look at the settings or volume indicators in the programs themselves. For example, in browsers the sound is also regulated by the Flash player, which also has a volume slider and an icon for completely muting the sound in the player.
Laptops have shortcut keys for controlling overall audio, so you don't always need to visit the volume mixer. To turn on the missing sound, hold down the Fn button and press the button with the crossed out volume icon or similar (usually located in the top row of the keyboard). You can also hold down the Fn key and press the volume up key with the volume icon (usually located on the keyboard arrows, next to the buttons). In the screenshot below, see the hot keys of an Acer laptop.
When there is no sound on your laptop, first follow the steps above. If the problem persists, restart the laptop, as long-term operation may cause a system failure and after restarting the system, performance may be restored. Read on if the recommendations above do not bring success.
Reinstalling sound drivers
If the volume settings are fine, then there may be a problem with the sound drivers. If the drivers fail or are unsuccessfully updated, the sound on the laptop disappears. To restore them, consider reinstalling and rolling back the sound drivers.
Open Device Manager. Enter the command devmgmt.msc, then click OK. In Device Manager, expand the sound devices item (see screenshot).
If your audio device is not working properly, it will have a small "!" or "?" icon. Double-click the audio device to bring up the properties window. Visit the “driver” tab, click the “update” button.
In the open window, select automatic search for drivers. If drivers are found, they will be downloaded and then installed automatically. If the OS did not find the driver, then read on.
Pre-download a set of sound drivers from the laptop manufacturer's website or a third-party resource. The most common audio device manufacturers include:
- Realtek
- Creative
- Logitech
Many driver packages have an installer. By installing this software, you will automatically install the driver, thereby restoring sound on your laptop. Next, you will need to reboot the system.
If you have a set of drivers without an installer, then in the properties of the audio device, when you click on the “update” button, select search and install drivers manually (second point). Specify the folder, click “next” and wait for the installation process to complete. Next, you will need to restart the system. For more detailed information, read the recommendation on how to install drivers on Windows.
After an unsuccessful driver update, you may notice that the sound on your laptop has disappeared. The reason may be that the new driver is damaged or incompatible. In this case, clicking the “roll back” button (returns the previous driver version) in the audio device properties window will help you. Click “yes” in the message.
Enable the audio service
It happens that the Windows Audio service, responsible for sound playback, has stopped. The volume tray icon has a red circle with a white cross. When you hover over the volume icon, a hint pops up that the audio service is not running. To restore sound on your laptop, you need to left-click on the sound icon. Then the troubleshooting wizard will automatically fix the problem, and you will see that the red cross icon has disappeared.
You can start the audio service manually. Press the Win + R button, copy services.msc into the input field, then click OK. Sort the services by name, then find the Windows Audio service, double-click on it with the left button.
On the "General" tab in the properties of the sound service, set the startup type to "automatic". Next, click the “run” button and wait a bit. Now the missing laptop sound will be restored.
Other ways to restore sound
There are many reasons why sound disappears. These reasons can be varied, so it is not always known why the sound on the laptop disappeared and what to do to restore it. Here are some recommendations that may help you:
- Run the troubleshooter to help fix common audio problems.
- In the sound settings, set your audio device as the default playback device.
- In Device Manager, enable the audio device.
- and turn on the audio device there.
- Update your BIOS.
- Make sure that the external speakers and headphones are in working order, and also make sure that the plug is plugged into the line output.
- Install OS updates.
- Do a system restore.
You can consider some of the recommendations above in more detail in the article, the sound on the computer does not work in Windows 7, 8, 10. Now you know why the sound on the laptop disappeared, what to do and how to restore it. If you have tried all the methods and your audio device still does not work, most likely the problem lies in the hardware. At home, a full-time user cannot fix problems with equipment, so a trip to the service center is indispensable.
The most common reason for no sound is turning it off or setting the volume to minimum. If there is no audio playing on your computer, hover over the speaker icon in the tray (right corner of the taskbar). The tooltip will indicate the current volume value. If the sound does not play in a separate application, check its settings. If it is enabled in the settings, audio playback in a specific program may be limited in the mixer. To check, right-click on the speaker icon and select “Open Volume Mixer.” There you can turn on the sound and adjust the volume level for each program running on the computer.
Check the volume on the playback devices themselves: headphones or speakers. When using speakers, also make sure they are connected to power and the power button is in the active position. Checking speakers or headphones is quite easy. To do this, just connect any other device to the audio output instead of a computer: a smartphone, a player.
Important! Also check your speaker settings. To do this, go to “Playback devices”, and in the context menu of speakers or headphones, click “Properties”.
Incorrect operation of audio drivers
Another common reason why there may be no sound on a computer is missing or damaged audio drivers. To identify this issue, hover over the audio icon in the tray. If the message “No audio output device is installed” appears, the problem is caused by the audio drivers.
To resolve these difficulties, right-click on the same icon and select “Detect sound problems” from the context menu.
This will open a troubleshooting window. Wait while the audio diagnostics run on your computer. Depending on the speed of the device, the process can take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. If the determination of the cause of the malfunction stops at one place, click “Cancel”.
When the sound diagnostics are completed, the system will offer you a choice on which device you want to troubleshoot. In this case, you need to note the device used based not on its type, but on the location of the audio input. For example, if your speakers are connected through the audio input on the front of your computer, check the second box even though it says headphones.
If there is a hardware fault, the diagnostic result will be the following window. It may indicate damage to the speakers or headphones, but most often the cause of difficulties in the operation of audio devices is broken or damaged connecting cables.
At the last step of sound diagnostics, the result of its execution will be displayed. If the problems are resolved, close the troubleshooter. If the diagnostics did not help, click “View additional options.” You can also find help information about the causes of malfunctions by clicking on the “View additional information” link.
Incorrect connection or installation of the device
Sound may not work due to improper connection or installation of audio devices. To resolve this issue, check that the correct input is selected to connect your device to your computer. Speakers or headphones may be connected to the microphone input, causing them to not work.
Go to “Control Panel -> Device Manager” and check the status in the “Sound, Game and Video Devices” menu. If a yellow mark with an exclamation mark is displayed next to the name, the cause of the problem is incorrect installation or malfunction of the device
Note! If your audio hardware is not showing up in the manager at all, update the configuration in the Actions menu.
Right-click on your audio hardware and select Properties, then go to the Driver tab in the window that opens. To update the configuration, click the "Update" button. Here you can remove the driver to reinstall it later.
In the next step, select where you want to search for sound drivers. Two options are offered: automatic search, which includes a search on your computer and the Internet, as well as a simple search for drivers. It is recommended to select the first option to detect drivers.
Important! If the sound card is outdated and its driver is on a separate disk, first copy it to your computer.
The scanning will take about 20-30 seconds, after which a message will be displayed in the search window indicating the successful installation of new audio drivers. If the device already has the latest available driver installed, the configuration will not be updated.
If updating the drivers did not bring the desired result and the device still does not work, it is recommended to remove it from the system. To do this, right-click on the name and select “Delete”. Confirm the deletion in the dialog box by clicking "OK".
After this, you need to update the list of equipment in the “Action” menu. A search will be performed for devices connected to the computer. If the desired device does not appear after searching, restart the manager.
When the speakers are found, their installation will begin automatically. This process may take several minutes. When finished, a message will be displayed indicating that the speakers have been successfully connected and are ready to use.
Damage to connecting cables
Standard 3.5 mm connectors can fail as a result of mechanical damage. Typically, failure occurs at the base of the connector - at the junction with the audio cable. The break may also be in the cord itself. The cause of damage is most often pinched by furniture (table legs, chair wheels). The cable can also be chewed by pets. You can diagnose a breakdown visually or by connecting another cable to the speakers.
Physical breakdown of audio equipment
There may be no sound on your computer if the speakers or headphones you are using fail. This is not difficult to determine - just connect another audio device to the same audio input. If it works, the reason is the broken speakers, and not the computer settings.
Windows Audio Service Disabled
Another common reason for no sound is that the Windows Audio service is disabled. This background process is responsible for processing audio data and is always running by default on a running computer. But if you make changes to the system settings, the Windows Audio settings may be incorrect. The service can also be disabled by malware.
There are different reasons for the lack of sound on a laptop. Sometimes they are quite simple, but in other cases it takes a long time to find the fault. In any case, before you start troubleshooting, you will need to understand what exactly needs to be fixed.
Reasons for no sound
Often the reason for the lack of sound on a laptop is the user's actions. For example, you downloaded new drivers or tried to update existing ones, but due to inexperience or some other reason, you did something incorrectly, after which the sound disappeared. Actually, you shouldn’t despair, since almost everything can be fixed.
It is quite common that the sound card has failed. In this case, it will most likely need to be replaced. In addition, the problem may be with the sound speakers. Check that they are connected correctly and securely. Also connect headphones to the sound output. If there is sound in them, then the sound speakers are faulty. Now let's look at how to restore sound on a Windows 7 laptop, depending on the problem that arose.
What to do if there is no sound
So, let's go to the Start menu and select Control Panel. Right-click on Computer, and in the list that appears, click Properties - Device Manager.
If there is a yellow circle with an exclamation mark next to the inscription Sound devices, then the drivers have simply failed. This can be fixed by installing new ones or updating existing ones. Read how to quickly update your sound card drivers. Usually the laptop comes with a disk with utilities, so you just need to download them again.
In addition, a similar problem may occur if you reinstalled the OS. Developers do not always include a disk with the necessary drivers for the laptop. In this case, before restoring sound on a Windows XP laptop, you will need to visit the website of the manufacturer of the technical device. On the Internet resource you will need the Downloads section. Here, using the search, you should find and select the necessary drivers. Next, install them on your computer. Don't forget to check which operating systems the program works with, otherwise your actions may lead to nothing.
After installing the drivers, restart your laptop. Now check how the sound works. If it still doesn't show up, then the problem is something else. Initially, you can check the functionality of the drivers using special testers. For example, use programs such as Multimedia Mark or Sound Check.
The problem may also be due to incorrect settings. They help you adjust volume, frequencies, balance, etc. You can change these settings using the mixer. This utility on laptops most often has five sliders, which can be moved to make the necessary changes. Check if they are all installed correctly. You will learn how to properly configure the sound on your computer from this.
If the sound disappeared after you installed utilities or any programs, then you will need to follow these steps. Click Start-All Programs. Now go to the Standard section, where we will need to click on the Service link. In them, select the line System Restore. Now you need to select a restore point when there was sound. After downloading, check the speakers.
All of the above methods are quite accessible even to beginners. Therefore, if there is no sound on your laptop, first try to do what is recommended. If all else fails, you may have to contact a repair shop. This should be done if you are not confident in your abilities. But usually the problem is solved quite simply, and all actions do not take much time.
If in new operating systems drivers for most devices are installed automatically, which solves many problems with lack of sound, then in previous versions of Windows OS there is no such function. Therefore, many users have to search, download and install drivers manually.
Most often this happens after installing Windows XP, when the user needs to install missing drivers for all devices including the sound card.
Since there are many different audio cards, in some situations it can be very difficult to determine which card is installed in your computer. In addition, some manufacturers provide drivers for their devices not for all operating systems, but only for some of them.
A rarer case is the failure of the sound card itself. As a rule, this happens quite rarely and before starting to replace the sound card, it is recommended to more accurately determine the cause by trying all other methods.
Reasons why there is no sound
Software problems
Why doesn't your computer play sound? The most common reason for no sound is incorrectly installed software or its absence at all. To play sound on the system, you need a driver for your sound card. To play audio and video files of various formats, appropriate codecs are required.
Sound driver
Typically, drivers are provided for the device on disk, but you can also download them from the manufacturer's website. If you do not know either the model or manufacturer of your audio card, you can use the Driver Pack Solution program, which will automatically find drivers for your device if they are provided by the manufacturer for this operating system.
Audio/video codecs
If you have no sound in the video or the music does not play, then in most cases there are no codecs on the computer. To play audio files of clips and films of various formats, you need to install a codec pack. One of the most popular codec packs is "K-Lite Mega Codec Pack". You can download this set of codecs on software portals.
Bios settings
In some cases, the sound card may be disabled by another user in the BIOS. The option to enable or disable the sound card for each BIOS manufacturer may be located in different sections, so the names may differ from the options discussed. Regardless, the principle is the same.
To enable it you need:
- enter the BIOS when turning on the computer by pressing del or F2 depending on the type of computer;
- to enable the integrated audio card, find the “On Board Audio Controller” parameter and switch it to “Enabled” mode;
- To enable an external sound card, you should look for a parameter called “Audio Controller” or with the name of your sound card, for example, AC 97 or HD Audio.
A disabled audio card in the BIOS is a very rare occurrence; we strongly recommend that you check the remaining points before entering the BIOS to avoid accidental changes to other parameters.
Viruses
One of the options for codecs, drivers, and sound cards to malfunction is viruses. To solve this problem, we recommend installing an antivirus. The most effective antiviruses are ESET 32 And Kaspersky. If you are looking for a free antivirus, you can download Avast from the official website. After installing the antivirus, you need to scan all disks for viruses.
Video: If there is no sound on a Windows 7 computer?
Sound in settings
If installing drivers for your audio card did not help, it is possible that in the sound settings the volume level is set to minimum or completely turned off.
To check these parameters, you need to open the following settings:
- click “Start”;
- open the “Control Panel” section;
- go to the “Hardware and Sound” subsection;
- in the “Sound” menu you can enable or disable your sound device, and also check the set volume level;
- In the "Advanced" section, diagnostics of the sound of your speakers is also available.
The sound has become quieter, how can I add more?
- go to the lower right corner of the screen;
- look for the volume icon;
- press and raise the volume slider.
Also on laptops and some keyboards there are special keys that control the volume level. This way you can adjust the volume level on the front panel of the laptop.
The sound level is controlled using the Fn+key combination with the volume sign, or individual touch or mechanical buttons with the corresponding icons.
Problems with audio devices
If none of the steps helped and there is still no sound, or strange noise appears, most likely one of the sound devices has failed.
Malfunction of speakers (cords or speakers)
If you periodically lose sound on your personal computer, then the first thing to check is connecting the speaker wires to the computer. Stereo speakers are usually connected using a mini Jack to the green sound card connector.
If the cord is connected to the correct connector, you should try replacing the cord itself or check the cord on other devices.
The sound from faulty speakers may be either absent or distorted. To check that your speakers are working properly, you need to test them by connecting them to another device using the same connector and cord. To diagnose your audio devices, you need to contact a specialist.
Sound card malfunction
If the sound card malfunctions, there may also be no sound or playback with interference, or disappear, or extraneous sounds may appear.
To diagnose a sound card, you must perform the following operations:
- press Win+R;
- enter dxdiag and click OK;
- in the window that appears, go to the “Sound” tab;
- In the notes line you can view information about sound card problems.
How to fix a sound card? Unfortunately, if the sound device fails, you will have to contact the appropriate service center.
There is no sound on the computer on the video, what should I do?
As mentioned earlier, if you have no sound in your video, then most likely you do not have codecs to play certain media file formats. One of the most common codec packs is "K-Lite Codec Pack", which you can download from many sites.
Eliminating the causes
Weak sound, what should I do?
Most likely, the audio volume slider is set to low. To change the volume, you need to click on the sound icon in the lower right corner.
Is the sound on your computer going off?
To solve this problem, you need to check the connection or change the cord, which may have broken.
How to get sound back on your computer?
If there is no sound after reinstalling the operating system, you need to install a driver for your sound card. If you don’t know either the model or the name of the card, use the DriverPackSolution program to automatically install the driver.
Photo: increasing the volume on the computer
Are your headphones muting?
Check the volume level on your headphones. If the volume is set to the maximum level, then the headphone wire may be broken; check the headphones on another device.
How to find a sudden sound loss?
Check the reliability of the cord connection to the computer and speakers, as well as the sound volume level. If both the connection and the volume level are normal, then you should check the cable and speakers by connecting them to another sound source.
The sound is bad, distorted in the speakers
Check that the driver is installed correctly on your sound card manufacturer's website. It is also recommended to check the cord connecting the speakers and sound card. If you notice no improvement when you replace the cable, your sound card or speakers are most likely faulty.
Restoring sound
Restoring sound on a reinstalled system is done by installing a driver for your operating system. The driver can be downloaded from the official website of the sound card manufacturer.
Thanks to this instruction, the majority of users will be able to solve problems with the absence or low quality of the reproduced sound. Problems with sound, unfortunately, are quite common among users of outdated operating systems, as well as rare sound cards.
The most problematic task is finding drivers for a sound device. Since most sound cards are integrated into the motherboard, it can be somewhat difficult to determine the model of the sound card.
In most cases, Driver Pack Solution can help you select the most correct driver for your sound card. This application includes many drivers for different operating systems.
