Windows 10: Audio Output Weak on New Windows 11 Version – Only Fixed by Downgrade

Hi everyone,I’m experiencing a strange issue on Windows 11: audio behaves differently depending on the app.With system apps e.g. Windows Media Player, the volume is normal. But with third-party apps e.g. Chrome, Spotify, VLC, the audio is significantly lower, even when everything is set to maximum app volume, system volume, volume mixer.Here’s what I’ve already tried:Volume mixer: all apps set to 100%Disabled sound effects under “Speaker Properties”Updated audio drivers Realtek + Windows Update Tested with headphones and external speakersIt feels like some apps might be using a differe

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no audio output device installed

I've tried every step that was suggested, still getting no audio output device installed.

 

Lumia 950 mic audio pickup too weak

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how to select the output audio speakers

To change the speaker output on Windows Media Player, you can try the following steps:

1. Open Windows Media Player.
   
2. Click on “Tools” and then “Options”.
   
3. Click on the “Devices” tab.
   
4. Click on “Speakers” and then “Properties”.
   
5. Select the audio device you want to use and click on “OK”.
   
6. You may also have to restart WMP for changes to take effect.
   

If the above steps don’t work, you can try changing the default sound device in Windows 11. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I.
   
2. Click on “System” and then “Sound”.
   
3. Under the “Output” section, click on the “Choose where to play sound” setting.
   
4. Select the speakers, headphones, or headsets you want to use.