Windows 10: Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute

Discus and support Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I have a problem where, after pressing the mute key on my keyboard, even after undoing the action there is no audio. I am using an HP TouchSmart... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by RandomGuy123, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. RANDOMGUY123
    RandomGuy123 Win User

    Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute


    Hi,

    I have a problem where, after pressing the mute key on my keyboard, even after undoing the action there is no audio. I am using an HP TouchSmart 600, if it matters.

    I have checked the status of my audio systems (all claim to be preforming normally), restarted the computer (which did nothing), et cetera but nothing has worked. If anyone can help me, then please reply to this post
    Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute [​IMG]


    EDIT: Problem solved. For whatever reason, after switching my default sound config to something else and back, it now works.

    :)
     
    RandomGuy123, Feb 18, 2017
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    How do i boot Windows 10 with my computer on mute

    Click the volume icon in the Taskbar then click Mute to left. This should mute any audio on start or log in.

    If you are using a laptop, you can also mute the audio using the keyboard. Press Function key + F1 to F12 key, look for the block symbol.
     
    Andre Da Costa, Feb 18, 2017
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  3. HRAYRHOVAKIMYAN
    HrayrHovakimyan Win User
    Speaker issue

    There are no muted applications, Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder services
    are running... I stopped them and again pressed start, but nothing changed... Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute :(
     
    HrayrHovakimyan, Feb 18, 2017
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  4. BREE
    Bree New Member

    Audio is broken 'forever' after pressing mute

    @RandomGuy123, welcome to TenForums.

    Do you use headphones? Sometimes the default sound device can get switched. Check what your default device is in Control Panel > Sound.
     
    Bree, Feb 18, 2017
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  5. RANDOMGUY123
    RandomGuy123 Win User
    Yes, I do use headphones although the sound doesn't work either way. Right now there are 2 playback devices in Sound, Speakers and Realtek Digital Output.

    Am I missing an headphones option? Speakers is my default, should the Realtek be default?

    EDIT: Problem solved. For whatever reason, after switching my default sound config to something else and back, it now works.
     
    RandomGuy123, Apr 5, 2018
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