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how to turn on sound after update

Ondra Matthews 0 Reputation points
2025-12-11T02:24:35.54+00:00

after latest update my sound has gone off and it cannot find the speakers'

Moderator note: moved from System Center Service Manager

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Emma1-N 1,475 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-11T06:56:55.3233333+00:00

    Welcome Ondra Matthews,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. I am happy to assist you. 

    You can try the steps below to troubleshoot the issue: 

    Option 1: Restart your PC first. 

    Option 2: Run Troubleshooter 

    • Go to Settings > System > Sound > Troubleshoot. 

    Option 3: Update Device Manager 

    • Open Device Manager > expand Sound, video and game controllers or Audio inputs and outputs > right-click your audio device (like Realtek or speakers), and select Update driver > Search automatically 
    • After that Restart your PC to see if the issue is resolved 

    Option 4: If the issue still persists, try this: 

    • Open Command Prompt (Run as administrator) > Run sfc /scannow
    • After that, restart your PC 

    I really hope that the information I gave above was helpful to you. Please feel free to reply below and let me know if you have further concern on this matter.  

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