Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Right-click the one that needs to be the default playback device and select Set as Default Device. That will open the window directly below that lists playback devices.
You can do that by right-clicking the speaker icon on the system tray and selecting Playback devices. If you have multiple playback devices, check the one you need sound on is the default device. If the troubleshooter fixes something, you might also need to restart Windows for the changes to take effect. Then the troubleshooter might detect and fix the audio issue. Select the listed Playing Audio troubleshooter, and press the Run the troubleshooter button to open the window. Windows 10 includes the Playing Audio troubleshooter that can resolve numerous volume issuesĬlick the Cortana button to open Windows 10’s search box.Įnter the keyword ‘troubleshooter’ in the search box.Ĭlick Troubleshoot to open the Settings window If you’ve increased all the volume controls and the sound is still too low, open the Playing Audio troubleshooter. Then you can raise the audio slider for third-party software open on the task bar if the volume is too low. Right-click the speaker icon on the system tray and select Open Volume Mixer to open the window directly below. There are usually other volume controls that will override the Windows 10 speaker. I'm Diego Rios, an Independent Advisor willing to help other Microsoft customers.įirst, check every volume control for programs. From what I've been able to see, it just plays back my computer sounds. Which reads "Stereo Mix", whatever that is. Also, I didn't use to have that second icon, I used to have my headset mic always showing up underneath the laptop one on the second screenshot but now it just takes it's place when it's plugged in. They're in spanish, but this is how my audio tabs look now. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB, Windows 10 Home. Help, please? I want to be able to switch between my laptop and headset mic like Installed after the reset) but even after installing it, I couldn't get it to open and after I unplugged my headset once, it stopped being recognised as my laptop and working.
I tried installing the Realtek HD Audio Manager through their website (because it wasn't When I connect my headset, no devices are added to the list, although the headset still works. Only shows my speakers on playback devices, and my laptop mic on recording.
My laptop is now back to full working condition, except for my audio drivers. A few weeks ago I had to restore my laptop (which came with Win10 already installed) back to factory state because of problems with an update.