Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve common sound or audio issues in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Follow the steps to check your speaker output, run the audio troubleshooter, fix your audio drivers, and more.

Make sure your microphone is connected to your PC. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, select the microphone that you want to test. In Input settings, look at Input volume while speaking into the microphone. If the bar moves while you speak, your microphone is working properly.

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Sound Recorder is an app you can use to record audio for up to three hours per recording file. You can use it side by side with other apps, which allows you to record sound while you continue working on your PC.

Solution 1: Check that your sound is not muted. Some games run in full-screen mode, so you can't see the taskbar. Here's how to check that your sound is not turned down low or muted: Press the Start button on your Windows 10/11 device or keyboard, or select the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the main screen.

How to turn on spatial sound in Windows 10. Windows 10. Windows Sonic is a spatial sound solution in Windows 10 that can enhance your movie or gaming experience. Here’s how to turn it on: Select Start > Settings > System > Sound . Under Related settings, select Sound Control Panel.

Check that your Windows audio is not turned down low or muted. On the taskbar of your desktop, press the volume icon and make sure that the volume is set higher than 0 and that sound isn't muted.

To use your microphone with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Microphone settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your microphone with apps. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone .

Voice Recorder is an app for recording lectures, conversations, and other sounds (previously called Sound Recorder). Hit the big Record button (1), and Add a marker (3) to identify key moments as you record or play (2).

Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console. If you're having problems with your audio or have no sound at all, first check that: The TV audio is not muted and is at a reasonable volume. Your external or built-in TV speakers are properly connected and turned on.