Troubleshoot Audio Problems in Windows

Troubleshooting Audio Problems in Windows

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Most audio problems in Windows occur because of an outdated device driver or because of the connection between your computer and the device that is playing the audio.

 

  

Select the symptom that best describes your problem:

 

No Audio Playback

Audio does not play, stops playing after some time, or you cannot adjust the volume (or other properties) of your sound device.

Audio Playback quality problems

Audio is distorted, skips or stutters, or the volume is too high or too low.

Other

Other problems that are caused by specific software or hardware, such as certain sound cards, music players, or headsets.

 

Last Review : July 30, 2009