Windows 10: windows 11 and no system sounds

i plugged in a usb device that had power issues bad usb cable that spammed a unknown usb device error so i muted it in the notification area . but now no system sounds including the clock app alert play sounds all other sounds work showing alarm not playing anything but sound working in the app https://streamable.com/0obvi8 volume is turned up too in volume mixer and not muted. its not focused mode and i cannot see anything in the notifications part of the settings that fixes it under apps ether under most recent or name for notifications from apps and other senders. so how do

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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

 

Windows 10 Startup Sound

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to set sounds:

• Right click on the Sound icon from the System Tray and click on Sounds.
• Browse for the sound and click on apply and Ok.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Sound Quality

One thing that sticks out from looking at your "My Computer" specs. You list "ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)" which suggests you do not have the correct sound hardware driver. Your motherboard has Realtek sound and the first step is to install the Realtek sound drivers. My ASUS also came with Sonic Studio 2 which is a sound enhancement package. Check the ASUS install disc to see if you have something similar.

May not be a speaker problem.