Windows 10: Updated to Windows 11. My laptop speakers do not show as an installed audio device. 'No...

Because the system speakers for the laptop are missing, only way I can hear sound is by connecting a bluetooth headset. I went to Device Manager, and under Sound, video, and game controllers, and there's nothing even listed there for system speakers - only things there are bluetooth headsets I have paired. System is a Dell Inspiron 5400 2n1. Windows 11 22H2, OS Build 22621.1265.

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Internal monitor speakers showing up as audio device but not an audio output option

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No Audio Output Device is Installed

Hi,

You will need to select Windows 8 from the drop down list while installing the driver in compatibility mode.

I would suggest you to try setting the speaker as default audio output by following the steps below and check if it helps.

1. Right click on the sound icon on the right bottom corner of the taskbar.

2. Select "playback devices".

3. If "speaker" is not set as the default device, highlight it and click "set as default".

5. Save the changes.

Let us know the result.