Windows 10: Headphones not working on certain websites after getting windows 11

I am one of the windows 10 victims that was forced to buy another computer with windows 11. It was suggested that I buy something without microsoft, but I did not listen. I wish I had now because I have had nothing but problems with my headphones. They don't work on certain websites. These headphones work just fine on other devices. It's just on the computer that uses windows 11. I don't know how to fix it. Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.

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Headphone not working in windows 11

Hi Arvndka. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try these fixes for headphones not working in Windows 11:

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https://www.droidwin.com/headphones-not-working...

https://appuals.com/windows-11-not-detecting-he... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)

https://www.lifewire.com/fix-headphones-not-wor...

https://windowsreport.com/windows-11-headphones... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)







Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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Headphones not working.

Hi Haylee,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the headphones on your device. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have tried to resolve the issue?
• How have you connected the headphones to your device?
• Were you able to see if the headphones detected on your computer?

As a work around, try the below and update us the status of this issue:

• I suggest you to connect the headphones to different device and check if the headphone is working fine. This will help us to detect if the issue is with headphone.
• If headphones are working fine on other devices, try to connect the headphones to different ports on the PC in the question and check if it is working fine. This will help us to know if the issue is with ports.

I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• 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. Try the above and update us the status of this issue with the required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

Headphones not working and Realtek HD Audio Manager

Hello,

Thank you for updating us on the above issue.

Please reply:

• Did you check if your headphones work on other device?
• Did you check if your headphone drivers are detected under Device manager?

I suggest you to check if similar issue persists on connecting the same headphones to another computer. If the issue does not persists, I suggest you to check if the headphone drivers are detected under Device manager by following the steps below:

• Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard select
  Device Manager from the options.
• Expand Audio inputs and outputs option and check if the headphone drivers are visible in the window.
• Right-click on the headphone driver and select Update this software
  option.
• Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the update to complete.
• Close the window after the update is complete and check if the changes are effective.

If the headphone drivers are not visible, I suggest you to download and install the latest and most compatible driver software from the device manufacturer’s website and check if the issue is resolved.

Write to us with the status of the above issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Thank you.