Windows 10: Unable to access the "Sound Settings"

I recently got a new acer laptop. The laptop was good but was freezing whenever i opened something. I then did a windows updateas recommended by youtube videos it fixed the freezing...however, it caused a new problem. I am able to open settings but i can't access the sound settings. Whenever I go to Settings>System>Sound the settings app crashes and i can't do anything except close settings.

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Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

Sound card amplification settings

Yeah unfortunately ASUS and Realtek are not stepping up and fixing this it seems. Wherever I see such problems mentioned on forums some users are suggesting just uninstalling the Realtek driver and using the Windows audio driver.

 

sound

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description I understand that you are unable to hear the email notification sound.

I suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps:

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  Go to Control Panel Items
  
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  Click on Sound.
  
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  Click on Sounds Tab.
  
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  Click on Desktop Mail Notification.
  
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  Click TEST.
  
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  Click OK.
  

And check if you are able to hear the email notification sound.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.