Windows 10: I suddenly lost sound and can't open audio file

Discus and support I suddenly lost sound and can't open audio file in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, In the middle on the night, when i was normally using my PC, for not visable reason i lost sound and possibility to open most of audio. -For now on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/JoeAnnoying, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. I suddenly lost sound and can't open audio file


    Hi,
    In the middle on the night, when i was normally using my PC, for not visable reason i lost sound and possibility to open most of audio.
    -For now on only program that have working sound is MS Teams(call working pretty well).
    -Can't open any audio File in WMP
    -Can't open most Video File on VLC
    -Spotify can't open any file(online nor offline)
    -Youtube on Firefox is only Video, no sounds

    I updated windows, audio driver, graphic driver, I installed new codec pack. Still no effects.
    Please Help! I need that sound for work.

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    /u/JoeAnnoying, Apr 6, 2020
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  2. No sound while playing audio and video files.

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer to a few questions to narrow down to the issue.

    • Which is the application that you are using to play the files?
    • Did you try the same on a different player?
    • Did you perform any troubleshooting steps?
    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to check if the volume is set low or in mute state in Volume Mixer.

    • Right click on sound icon.
    • Open Volume Mixer check for the application that you are playing the files with and increase the volume and check.
    If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to run “Playing audio” troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the issue.

    Follow these Steps to run Playing Audio Troubleshooter in Windows 10.

    1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

    2. Select Troubleshooting.

    3. Select View all on the top left corner.

    4. Click on Playing audio.

    Also refer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01

    Hope the information helps in resolving the issue related to the sound issue. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Apr 6, 2020
    #2
  3. lost Sound Audio after upgrade to Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you follow the steps below and see if it helps.

    Method 1: Type “windows updates” in the search bar and press Check for updates option. If updates are remaining, kindly install all of remaining windows updates.

    Method 2: If this doesn’t help I would recommend you try updating the Audio drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps to update the audio drivers:


    • Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

    • Expand the Sound, Video and game controllers.

    • Right-click on the Sound card and click on Update driver software.

    • Restart the computer and check.

    Method 3:Try Uninstalling and then reinstalling the Sound drivers. Follow the steps below


    • Press Windows key + R, type “devmgmt.msc” in the run prompt.

    • Expand the Sound, video and game controllers, right-click the sound card, click uninstall.

    • Restart the computer, let Windows detect the driver and install by itself.

    • Manually download the latest drivers by going to the manufacturers Website.
    Hope this helps. Please respond for further queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Apr 6, 2020
    #3
  4. I suddenly lost sound and can't open audio file

    No sound Audio

    Hi Hubert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We understand the inconvenience caused and we appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps..

    This issue might occur if some of the sound settings got corrupted.

    I suggest you to try running audio troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Type Troubleshooting in the Search area on the taskbar and select
      Troubleshooting.

    • Select Hardware and Sound.

    • Select Playing Audio under
      Sound
      and follow the on screen.

    For more information, refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Apr 6, 2020
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