Run the Windows audio troubleshooter
If you are using a Windows 11 device, start by running the automated audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix most audio problems. If you are using an older version of Windows or a mobile device, please skip to General troubleshooting steps.
Run the troubleshooter in Get Help
If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed.
General troubleshooting
Please try the following general troubleshooting steps to help solve the audio problem.
For more detailed information, please visit the Microsoft support page.
Step 1. Check your speaker output
Step 2. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections
Step 3. Turn off audio enhancements
Step 4. Run the audio troubleshooter
Step 5. Check sound settings
Step 6. Set your audio device as the default device
Step 7. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed
Step 8. Restart to apply installed updates
Step 9. Fix your audio drivers
Step 10. Check for IDT High Definition Audio CODEC in Device Manager
Step 11. Try different audio formats
Step 12. Restart Audio Services
Step 13. If you have microphone issues, make sure your privacy settings are configured properly