Windows 10: Windows has too many places to manage sound devices

When doing something as basic switching from internal speakers to a Bluetooth headset in Windows 10 it often requires going to multiple places in the control panel to make the change work. Users may have to go to as many as 3 different places to make the switch work after making the Bluetooth connection:1. Change System Sounds2. Manage Sound Devices3. Sound Mixer OptionsIt is understandable that it works this way on many PCs because Windows is designed to do professional audio work with many different devices on the motherboard. However, is it p

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After installing Windows 10 sound driver is not available in Device Manager and issues with sound.

Hi John,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

This issue might occur if sound driver is corrupt.

To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• When you say that "there is nothing in the device manager for sound gone", is the sound driver available in the Device Manager driver list?
• Are you getting any error message on the computer?

I suggest you to refer to the steps provided in the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

Fix sound problems:

Fix sound problems in Windows 10

Please get back to us with an update on issue with sound on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

USB devices have yellow marker in device manager under 'Other devices'

Hi Roger,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.

• 
  What is the make and model of your devices?
  

I suggest you to perform the following troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

I suggest you to run hardware and devices troubleshooter and check.

• 
  Press the Windows + X,
  and click on Search.
  
• 
  Type troubleshooting and select
  Troubleshooting.
  
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  Click on Hardware and Sound and select
  Hardware and Devices
  
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  Click on Next to run the troubleshooter
  

Method 2: Update USB Controllers.

To update the USB Controllers from Device Manager follow these steps.

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  Go to Device manager in control panel.
  
• 
  Select Device manager and a Device Manager window will pop-up.
  
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  Double Click on USB Controllers to expand.
  
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  Right click on the USB Controllers that is listed and select Update.
  

I hope the information helps. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

 

Anyone else have no sound after installing Windows 10 build 10240?

Hi,

Sorry for the late reply.

Do you get sound with basic windows drivers?

I suggest you try the following steps:

Follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Right on the start icon and click on device manager
  
• 
  Expand Sound video and Gaming , Select the Audio adapter, right click on un-install.
  
• 
  Restart the computer.
  
  Regards,