Start by running the automated audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. Get Help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to fix most audio issues. Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed:

Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.

Update Audio Drivers: Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date. You can do this through the Device Manager or by visiting the manufacturer's website for your sound card.

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. Some editions of Windows include full-featured DVD playback capability in Windows Media Player.

Why is my audio device not working? Check that your audio device is compatible with your PC, then connect it and make sure Game Bar recognizes it. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, select Settings > Party chat , and then look for your device in the Input or Output selection boxes.

Describes an issue that in which the audio devices are missing or are displayed as "Not plugged in" after you restart a the computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Describes the UAA High Definition Audio class driver for Windows Server 2003, for Windows XP, and for Windows 2000. This driver has been superseded by the driver mentioned in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 888111.

Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if a user browses to a malicious webpage.

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 which handle leak occurs in the Audiodg.exe process on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs when you play sound repeatedly.