Windows 10: Trouble using wired earbuds in Windows 10, not always recognized when plugged in

How do I get my Beat wired earbuds to work in Windows 10? When I plug wired earbuds in, I am sometimes asked to sign into Dolby sound, but often there is no message and the earbuds do not work. How can I get these to work?

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Max sound level is insufficient for earbuds

My thanks to you both for the explanations.
The earbuds are wired cellphone earbuds, with the speech switch, but no volume control. It is plugged in the back because the front sound connection is still AC97.
The case is a 12 year old Antec and it's so versatile and (heavy) that I didn't want to give it up. So far, haven't decided which of my options to start with, based on ascending cost.

1. The wiring schematic is on the web, and is very clear. I also have the electronics to check out the kit I bought.
2. Buy a 3.5" or 5.25" panel inserts with the USB 3 and sound connections. I have both available.
3. Contact Antec for the replacement part.
4. Buy a new case.

And after this is resolved, buy better quality earbuds.
Your comments are most appreciated.

 

Does windows 10 recognize when earphones are plugged in?

Hi Mike,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I would like to inform that Windows 10 does recognize and display a prompt when earphones are plugged in. I would like to ask if you are able to listen to sound from the earphone when plugged in.

I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below:

• Type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar and press Enter.
• Click on “Hardware and Devices”.
• A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Rear audio ports always show as “Not plugged in”


I've been having this issue with Windows for about a week now which NONE of the back panel/front panel connectors (speakers, microphone) are being recognized by Realtek audio manager. The only audio input/outputs that are showing are the optical.
Troubling shooting steps I've tried (none worked):

• COMPLETELY uninstall all Realtek drivers/reinstall
  
• Tried using windows drivers
  
• Reinstall Windows 10
  
• Upgraded chipset driver
  
• sfc /scannow

I called EVGA and asked for RMA but then I booted into a Ubuntu OS and all the ports work FINE. It must be a problem with windows 10.
Can you think of any other troubling shooting step I can try to fix this annoying issue? Thanks!
Screenshot of playback devices:



Screenshot of Realtek HD Audio Manager:



After looking in Device Manager under Audio inputs and outputs, I don't see any speaker/microphone listings, only the optical crap: