How do I get my sound back on Windows 10?

3. Update IDT High Definition Audio CODEC

PC / Speaker Problems Some systems may encounter issues with their IDT High Definition Audio CODEC. This can be fixed with a manual driver update which allows us to choose the sound driver we wish to use.

Right-click theStart menuand selectDevice Manager. Expand theSound, video games and controllerssection. If you spotIDT High Definition Audio CODEC, right-click and selectUpdate Driver Software. In the next panel, selectBrowse my computer for driver software, followed byLet me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. This allows us to select from any drivers pre-installed on our system.

UnderModel, selectHigh Definition Audio Device, followed byNext, followed byYes. You may need to restart your system for the changes to take effect.

4. Fix Realtek Audio

Realtek drives pop-up all-to frequently in forum posts discussing audio issue. I’ve not experienced issues with Realtek drivers personally, but it does seem to be a common Windows 10 audio issue. There are a couple of fixes for Realtek audio problems below.

Refresh Wi-Fi Drivers

One fix focused on disabling Realtek WLAN drivers, uninstalling, and reinstalling the latest version—even if you already have the latest version installed.

First, head over to the Realtek website and download the latest applicable version for your system. Right-click theStart menuand selectDevice Manager, and browse to your Realtek Wireless LAN drivers. Right-click andUninstall. Now head to the file you downloaded, extract the folder, browse tosetup.exe, and follow the instructions. You’ll need to reboot your system following the installation.

Disable Front Panel Jack

This fix could be very system specific, but it certainly fixed one system, and it could fix yours, too.

Reddit userTiflotinfixed apersistent Realtek audio issuebydisabling front jack detectionfrom within the Realtek HD Audio Manager itself. The linked thread includes screenshots, in case you need further guidance. If you’re already pulling your hair out, this could be worth a try!

5. Disable Audio Enhancements

Next up areWindows 10 Audio Enhancements. Audio Enhancements are inbuilt Microsoft and third-party packages designed to make sure your systems specific audio hardware works perfectly. Except for when it doesn’t. These very “enhancements” could be causing your Windows 10 audio issue. Luckily, they’re simple to turn off.

In the Start menu search box typeSound, and click on theSoundControl Paneloption. In the new box that opens, right-click the default device, and selectProperties. Click theEnhancementstab, and make sure to check the box labeledDisable all enhancements, andApply. (This ishow you switch between default audio devices.) Issue with multiple devices? Repeat the process for each listed.

6. Restart Audio Services

Windows doesn’t always play ball, and sometimes it’s all behind the scenes. Audio services can sometimes miraculously disable themselves, but we can use them to give your audio a jump start.

In the Start menu search box, typeServicesand pressEnter. Scroll down toWindows Audio. If the service has been stopped for any reason, your system audio will not function correctly. Restart it by double-clicking and selectingStart. While you are here, double-check the service start-up type. Audio services should be set toAutomaticby default. If it is anything different—Automatic (delayed start), Manual or Disabled—change it back.

7. Try the Audio Troubleshooter

You can also use the built-in audio troubleshooter, allowing Windows 10 to identify and fix its own issues. If you’ve used the inbuilt Microsoft troubleshooters before, you know they don’t always catch everything, but it can be worth a shot.

Head toControl Panel > Troubleshooting > Troubleshoot audio playback, and follow the instructions.

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