Windows 10: Disable playback

Computer is playing sound on both headphones and speaker. I can't disable any of them because they are listed as a single entity in playback devices. I am confused.

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Disable playback

Computer is playing sound on both headphones and speaker. I can't disable any of them because they are listed as a single entity in playback devices. I am confused.

 

Disable beep sound when plugging/unplugging laptop charger

I would suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps.

Disable the PC Speakers and check if it helps.

• Right click on Sound Icon in the task bar and go to Playback devices.
  
• Select Speaker and click on properties.
  
• Go to Levels tab, and mute (or you can reduce it) PC Speaker and check if it helps.
  

 

Can't disable playback devices

Hi,

Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Let us know the make and model of your computer and any prior changes to the operating system that might have resulted in this issue.

Try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Stop the Windows Audio service.

• Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
  services.msc, Services window gets opened.
• Search for Windows Audio service, right click on it and click on
  Stop.
• Restart the computer.

Step 2: Start the service and set it to automatic:

• Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
  services.msc, Services window gets opened.
• Search for Windows Audio service, right click on it and click on
  Properties.
• Start the service, set
  Startup type to Automatic.

Step 3: I suggest you to check if there are any drivers with yellow exclamatory mark in the Device Manager.

• Press Windows + X from the keyboard, click on
  Device Manager.
• Right click on the detected driver, click on Properties
  and check the device status.
  
• Also, try to Update the driver software under
  Driver tab.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with accessing the playback devices on your computer for further assistance.

Thank you.