How to Fix Computer Sound

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If the sound in your computer has stopped functioning, then this article is for you. Take some basic steps to restore your computer sound and be listening to music and playing games in no time.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Computer
Sound Card

Step1

Control Panel Sometimes the computer does not have sound because the drivers to the sound card become uninstalled. You can check to see if there is anything missing by opening the Control Panel. This is found by clicking the start button and locating the control panel option in the right hand column.

Step2

System choice inside of control panel The list of contents inside the control panel are in alphabetical order. Click on "System." When inside of "System" click the "Hardware" tab and then click the "Device Manager" button.

Step3

Sound choice example Next to sound, make sure there are no yellow exclamation points with triangles inside. If there are, it means the sound card needs to be reinstalled or it is not recognized. Take the disc out that came with the sound card or download drivers from the Internet to restore functioning in your sound card. If there are no yellow exclamations, go to the next step.

Step4

Make sure your speaker cords have not become loose or unplugged. Also make sure the cable is securely attached into the proper jack. They are usually color coded, but that does not necessarily mean that it is correct. Try a few different ones.

Step5

Windows Volume Control Check to see if the mute button either on the keyboard or in on the Windows Taskbar in the lower right corner has been accidentally selected. You can double-click on Windows Volume Control (looks like a black ball) in the lower right corner to expand it fully. If you discover a choice has been muted, uncheck the box and shrink it back down to the Taskbar. If there is no sound icon in the Taskbar, chances are the sound needs to be reinstalled. Use your CD or download the drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Step6

Try different sets of speakers to see if either one works. You can also try headphones.

Step7

If all these steps did not restore your sound, consult a computer repair professional.