Windows 10: No Playback Sound

Why is it that when I download a " MP4 Video (.mp4) " file (that has a little 13 second voice) to my desktop or downloads and when I go to play it agin it has no voice? I have Windows 10 (Version 1903) (OS Build 18362.1016) and Windows Media Player. I have tried using VLC Media Player also but no luck?I use Windows 8 Codec Pack 2.0.1

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how to invoke sound playback

Hi Darryl,

There are many things that need to be considered before connecting your Surface device to a TV or a monitor. For further help, visit this
link. To enable the sound playback in Windows 10, follow these steps:

• Using Cortana, type sound and then hit the Enter key.
• Under the Playback tab, right-click on Speakers and then choose Enable.
• Click Apply and then Click OK.

To disable the sound playback, right-click on Speakers and then choose Disable.

If additional help is needed, let us know.

 

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.
  

 

Latest Windows Update removed headset from sound Playback list

Welcome to tenforums.
Agreed, this change by MS has been noted elsewhere.
Further, win key + s, sound does not find it, nor does playback.

Suggestions:
a. Use Open Shell Start menu (free). Searching for Sound finds it easily.
b. Use 3rd party utility Volume2 - (e.g lets you control volume by scrolling when hovering over taskbar + mute with middle button and more). Free, well thought out.

Rt click the tray icon, option Playback Devices opens the Sound dialogue.
c. Create your own shortcut - and put it in the Start Menu
See
CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts List for Windows 10

explorer /e,::{F2DDFC82-8F12-4CDD-B7DC-D4FE1425AA4D}
or
explorer shell:::{F2DDFC82-8F12-4CDD-B7DC-D4FE1425AA4D}