How to Keep My Speaker from Being Mute by Default

Check your speaker volume by playing an audio file.

If you notice that you have no sound when working on your computer, the most likely problem is that the speakers have been muted. Muting the sound on a computer often makes sense, especially when you are talking on the telephone or attending a virtual meeting or conference call. Once you mute the sound on your computer, that setting remains the default until you turn it off. If you want your speakers to be turned on by default, change that setting within the computer's control panel.

Instructions

1. Log on to your computer and click the "Start" button (the Windows-logo button on the lower-left-hand side of the screen). Choose "Control Panel" from the list of options.

2. Click the "Hardware and Sound" tab. Go to the "Sound" section.

3. Choose the "Adjust Volume" option. Click the mute button to turn off the muting. Move the slider bar up and down to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

References

• Microsoft Support: No Sound in Windows