Windows 10: Audio stopped working suddenly and I can't get it back to work

All of a sudden my audio stopped working on Windows 11. I do not use any headphones or external speakers, just the built-in laptop speakers. When I was on YouTube, the videos were not loading and it kept saying "If playback doesn't begin shortly try restarting your device". It wasn't only on YouTube, but nothing could be heard over the speakers.Here is a list of everything I've tried so far:Reinstalling audio drivers through Device ManagerWindows troubleshooting -> this came back with an error message saying it detected that "Audio services not responding" and that "One or more audio servic

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After crashing, audio stopped working

Hi!

Today I was using my Lenovo laptop and it suddenly crashed. Afterwards, when it turned back on, the sound suddenly stopped working. I tried many proposals from other related posts such as unistalling drivers, updating drivers, checking if windows audio is running in Services and is set on Automatic; running troubleshooter, etc. but the sound is still not working.

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My audio has suddenly stopped working and I am struggling to get it back working

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Have windows 10, and suddenly my audio stopped

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As the above description is not clear, do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the exactly issue you are facing with audio and how exactly are you trying to access it?
• What exactly do you mean by: Have windows 10, and suddenly my audio stopped?
• Have you made any changes to the operating system, prior to this issue?

I suggest you to install all the pending updates and audio drivers and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the audio drivers from Device Manager and check.

Steps:

• 
  Right click on the Start
  button from the desktop and select Device Manager.
  
• 
  Expand Audio inputs and outputs, right click on
  High Definition Audio Device and click on Update driver software.
  
• 
  Also, try to search for the drivers with the help of model number of your computer from the Manufacturer’s website and install them.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you accordingly.