Windows 10: Headphones not showing up

Discus and support Headphones not showing up in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; The wired headphones don't work. Only left side works. Wireless headphones work just fine. I tried using the same headphones on my phone and everything... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by klosar nikola, Jun 26, 2021.

  1. Headphones not showing up


    The wired headphones don't work. Only left side works. Wireless headphones work just fine. I tried using the same headphones on my phone and everything is fine, the problem only occurs on my laptop. I tried using USB c to headphone adapter but then I don't get any audio. I tried updating bios but then I got a "Preparing Automatic Repair" loop. If anyone has any ideas on how to make headphones work normally on my laptop please help me.

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    klosar nikola, Jun 26, 2021
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  2. Headphones do not show up when Realtek is installed

    OK, so this happened to me on my laptop. It wanted to use the realtek drivers no matter what. Let me show you what to do.
    Step 1. Open the start menu and type 'Device Manager' in the search bar. Click on the result.

    Step 2.
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    You'll see this window appear.

    Step 3.
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    Expand the 'Sound , video and game controllers' category.

    Step 4. Find 'Realtek High Definition Audio' in the list, then right click it and select Properties.

    Step 5.
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    Click on the 'Driver' tab near the top of the window.

    Step 6.
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    Now click on the button that says 'Roll back driver'.
    If the button is dimmed, make sure your Realtek drivers are currently installed.

    Step 6. If you did it correctly, the system should ask you to restart to finish. If it does then you finished the tutorial correctly!
    Once restarted, Open device manager again using step 1. Expand the 'sound, video and game controllers' category again.

    Step 7. If it says 'High Definition Audio Device' then you did it right. Here's a pic for example purposes:
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    ThatsNiceGuy, Jun 26, 2021
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  3. [WTB][EU]   Beginner audiophile headphones

    i would also recommend looking at the Audio Technica m50s if this is your first step into audiophile headphones.

    most of the cans you listed will also need an amp to push them.
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Jun 26, 2021
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    Headphones not showing up

    Computer Won't Auto Change the Playback Device When Headphones Plugged In/Out

    Hi Michael,

    I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

    Is the issue specific to only Headphones/ Does External Speaker play when plugged in?

    I suggest you to try resetting the default device as shown in the steps given below and check if the issue persists.


    • Plug in the Headphones in the machine.

    • Go to Start and Control Panel.

    • Select 'Hardware and Sound'.

    • Click 'Change system sounds'.

    • Click 'Playback' tab. (It should then show you your headphones in the list).

    • Select your proper Headphone device from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.

    • Now unplug your Headphones and select speakers from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.
    Hope it helps. Please reply for further queries on this.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 26, 2021
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