Windows 10: Audio Playback Problem Post-Windows 10 Update

Subject: Audio Playback Problem Post-Windows 10 UpdateGreetings, fellow forum members,I'm reaching out for assistance with an audio playback issue that has surfaced after updating my Windows 10 operating system. Following the update, I've encountered difficulties with audio output from my computer.Specifically, there is no sound coming from the speakers or headphones connected to my system. Despite checking the volume settings and ensuring that the audio devices are properly connected, I'm still unable to hear any sound.I've attempted to update audio drivers and troubleshoot the issue through

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Audio problem in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

What is the make and model of your computer?

I suggest you to run built-in audio troubleshooter and check. Refer to the steps:

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  Press Windows Key + X..
  
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  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Playing audio to run the troubleshooter.
  

You may also change the default playback device for audio and check if it helps. To do it, Right Click on the Volume icon and select Playback Devices. There you should be able to select Headphones and External Speakers.

You may also try updating the audio drivers and check. In case it still does not work, then I suggest you to download Windows 10 Audio drivers from the manufacturer's website and install them. If Windows 10 drivers are unavailable,
I suggest that you download and install the Windows 7/8 drivers from the manufacturer's website using compatibility mode as mentioned in the following article and check:

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

Get back to us for further assistance regarding this issue.

 

Playback Audio

To separate your speakers and headphones into their own playback devices on Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the volume icon in the taskbar and select "Sounds".
   
2. In the Sounds window, go to the "Playback" tab.
   
3. Right-click on the audio device you want to split (e.g. "Speakers") and select "Properties".
   
4. In the Properties window, go to the "Advanced" tab.
   
5. Under "Default Format", select a format that is compatible with your audio device (e.g. "16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality)").
   
6. Check the box next to "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device".
   
7. Click "Apply" and then "OK".
   
8. Right-click on the audio device again and select "Configure Speakers".
   
9. Select the appropriate speaker setup (e.g. "Stereo") and click "Next".
   
10. Select the audio device you want to use as your default playback device (e.g. "Speakers") and click "Next".
    
11. Test your audio device by playing sound and verifying that it is playing through the correct device.
    

Repeat these steps for any additional audio devices you want to split. Once completed, you should see separate playback devices for each audio device in the Sounds window.

 

audio problems

Hi,

One possible reason that you’re experiencing sound issue is missing or outdated drivers. We suggest that you update the display drivers by following the steps on this
article.

You may also try checking the sound settings if the default audio device is set to an HDMI output.

• Right-click the sound icon on the taskbar.
• Select Playback devices.
• Under the Playback tab, make sure you choose HDMI output as default audio device.

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