my speakers are not on and i do not know how to turn them on

Ron Johnson 0 Reputation points
2026-10-06T22:55:13.4233333+00:00

my speakers are not on and i do not know how to turn them on

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Dio Xavier 296.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-10-06T23:21:19.54+00:00

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Windows Community.

    Good afternoon. To provide more accurate assistance, please let us know the make and model of your computer and share a screenshot of your device specifications; simply press Win + R, paste the command msinfo32, and press Enter. In the meantime:

    1. Right-click the speaker icon on the Taskbar -> Troubleshoot sound problems.

    2. Grant the necessary permissions and follow the on-screen prompts.

    Once finished, restart your computer and let us know the result.

    We look forward to hearing from you...

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    2026-10-06T22:55:26.1466667+00:00

    Try these steps in Windows 11:

    1. Check the speaker icon on the taskbar.
      • Select the Speakers icon.
      • If the volume is muted, select the volume control to unmute it and raise the volume.
    2. Make sure the correct output device is selected.
      • Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Select the arrow to the right of the volume slider.
      • Choose the speakers or headphones that should play sound.
    3. Check Volume mixer.
      • Right-click the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Open the volume mixer settings.
      • Make sure the device is not muted. If there is an x next to the volume control, unmute it.
    4. Make sure the speaker device is enabled.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • Under Advanced, select More sound settings.
      • On the Playback tab, select the speaker device.
      • Select Properties.
      • Next to Device usage, make sure Use this device (enable) is selected.
    5. Check physical speaker connections.
      • Make sure the speakers are plugged in securely.
      • Make sure the speakers have power.
      • Make sure mute is not turned on on the speakers themselves.
      • If using USB speakers, try a different USB port.
      • If headphones are plugged in, unplug them and test the speakers again.
    6. Turn off audio enhancements.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Sound.
      • In Output, select the audio device being used.
      • Under Advanced settings, set Audio enhancements to Off.
    7. Run the audio troubleshooter.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • In Audio, select Run.

    If the speakers still do not work, restart the PC and check again.

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