Windows 10: stereo mix not picking up sound

I'm using Windows 10 on my PC and have noticed that stereo mix isn't picking up sound. I've tried using 3.5mm headphones, checked "listen to this device", and disabled all microphones. Additionally, I've observed that when I plug in an auxiliary cable that's not connected to anything, the stereo mix picks up sound from there instead of my main speakers. Is there any way to fix this issue?https://imgur.com/a/dd0RMGShttps://pixeldrain.com/u/W8X8BuDw

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Stereo mix not picking up any sound

After clearing two google pages of forum posts it has became clear to me that this is a very common problem, but the common fixes aren't working for me.

I want to use stereo mix to output my sound to two different headsets simultaneously, by using "listen to device" on stereo mix, with it outputting stereo mix to the second headset. This is beside the point however as stereo mix is quite simply not picking
up any sound.

I have:

-updated realtek audio drivers

-set the correct device as default (it already was)

-gone into realtek driver settings and changed the playback settings

-cried

Below are screenshots of my sound control panel.

Playback (disconnected & disabled hidden)





Recording (disconnected & disabled hidden)





My headset is quite unique in that it has two separate audio devices, one for communication apps and the other for everything else - but I'm not interested in stereo mix picking up the chat. The problem is Stereo Mix is just not picking up any sound whatsoever,
the green volume bar never shows there being any sound.

 

STEREO MIX NOT PICKING UP SOUND

Hi I have recently got a new desktop gaming pc, I use 2 pcs to record gameplay via elgato and every pc before this I never had a issue with stereo mix NOT working, I have reinstalled drivers twice and reseat to defaults multiple times and stereo mix will not pick up audio please help I have windows 11 22H2

 

In the last 2 months, my Stereo Mix stopped picking up sound

Hello there, I'm Greg here to help you.

Try these fixes for Stereo Mix not picking up sound:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-stere...

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https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmanage...

Easily Fix Stereo Mix not Working on Windows 10 [Complete Instructions] - Techisours



Feel free to ask back any questions. If you'll post back detailed results then I may know what to suggest next, if necessary.

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