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Fix sound or audio problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
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
Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ - Microsoft Support
Sound Recorder app for Windows: FAQ. Windows 8.1. 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.
Open and run DxDiag.exe - Microsoft Support
Windows 10. This tool is used to collect info about devices to help troubleshoot problems with DirectX sound and video. A support person might ask for this info, or you might post it in a forum when you ask for help. In Windows, select Start and enter dxdiag into the search box on the taskbar. Select dxdiag from the results.
Troubleshoot game audio or video issues on Windows
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.
Plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player
Plug-ins and add-ons for Windows Media Player. Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.
How to use Voice Recorder - Microsoft Support
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). Then you can Trim (5), Rename (7), or Share your recordings (4), which are saved in Documents > Sound recordings.
Change default programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. To change the default app, you can do either of the following: Set a default for a file type or link type. In the search bar, enter the file type or link type you want, then select it from the list of results. You can choose which app can open that file or link type. Set defaults for applications.
Transcribe your recordings - Microsoft Support
You can transcribe speech in two ways: Record directly in Word. Upload an audio file. Record in Word. Upload an audio file. Interact with the transcript. Share the transcript and recording. System requirements and language availability. About Transcribe.
Applies To: OneNote for Microsoft 365, Word Web App
Getting started with Office Sounds - Microsoft Support
Sound effects can enhance your productivity in Microsoft Office by providing audio cues. For example, a sound cue might notify you when options on the screen change. Or, a sound can confirm that an action (such as send a mail, delete something, or paste content) actually completed.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016
Use live captions to better understand audio - Microsoft Support
Live captions helps everyone, including people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, better understand audio by providing automatic transcription. Live captions is available in Windows 11, version 22H2 and later. The latest live captions update includes support for multiple languages and changes to some of the menu items.