Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows. Apps like Media Player will then be able to play media files encoded in these formats. The following codecs packs are available: MPEG-2 Video Extension. Adds support for the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats. HEVC Video Extension.

1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services

Windows keeps track of the critical and recommended troubleshooting run on your device so you know what problems we’ve fixed. To find troubleshooting history, go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Recommended troubleshooting history .

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Sound Recorder app for Windows, including how to record and how to share your recordings.

Find out how to set up and use the Xbox Wireless Adaptor for Windows, including how to connect the adaptor to your Windows device and pair your controller to the adaptor.

Use the 32-bit installer if you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows and the 64-bit installer with a 64-bit version of Windows. To determine which version of Windows you’re using, follow the steps in Method 1 or 2. If one method doesn’t work, try the other.

To disable audio enhancements: Select Additional device properties from the Device Properties panel. (Start > Settings > System > Sound > Select your microphone from the dropdown under Input > Device Properties > Additional device properties)

Fixes an issue in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2 in which the Robocopy.exe utility does not copy the security configuration information.

This update makes improvements to the "safe operating system" (SafeOS) that is used to update the Windows recovery environment (WinRE) for Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2.

For version 22H2 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update or Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS), devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 11, version 23H2.