Clicking in my sound.

Lisa Atkins 0 Reputation points
2026-11-08T22:38:30.0933333+00:00

There sounds like there is clicking in the sound. I don't know how to make it stop. I don't know what made it start doing it and it seems to be getting louder. I was listening to music through headphones. What should I do to make it stop clicking??

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. SD - IA 182.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-08T23:56:14.9666667+00:00

    Hi,

    Maybe it is the driver's that are causing this issue. Let me suggest reinstalling the driver's.

    Please supply the following Information.

    Right-click the Start button and Choose the Run option

    Type in msinfo32 Press enter.

    Take a screenshot of the System Summary window and post it in the next reply.

    I look forward to your response and am eager to collaborate until we find a solution.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-11-08T22:38:46.9766667+00:00

    Try these Windows 11 steps in order:

    1. Check the selected output device.
      • Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Select the arrow to the right of the volume slider.
      • Make sure audio is going to the correct device, such as the intended headphones.
    2. Check hardware and volume controls.
      • Make sure the headphones are fully connected.
      • If using USB headphones, try a different USB port.
      • If the device has its own volume or mute control, check that too.
      • Unplug the headphones and test again, since speakers may not work correctly while headphones are connected.
    3. Turn off audio enhancements.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Sound.
      • In Output, select the device in use.
      • Under Advanced settings, set Audio enhancements to Off.
    4. Run the audio troubleshooter.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • In the Audio section, select Run.
    5. Update or reinstall the audio driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the sound device and select Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.
      • If that does not help, uninstall the audio device from Device Manager and restart the PC so Windows reinstalls the driver.
      • Save open work before restarting.

    If the clicking continues even after speakers are turned off, that can indicate a hardware noise from inside the PC rather than Windows audio. In that case, run the device diagnostic test if available, or have the hardware checked.

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