How to set up a sound card on Windows 10. Connecting and setting up speakers on a computer

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Problems with sound on Windows 10 are not uncommon, especially after updates or switching from other versions of the OS. The reason may be in the drivers or in a physical problem with the speaker, as well as other components responsible for sound. All this will be discussed in this article.

The causes of sound problems vary. You may need to update or reinstall the drivers, or maybe replace some components. But before you begin performing the manipulations described below, be sure to check the functionality of your headphones or speakers.

Method 1: Adjusting the sound

The sound on your device may be muted or set to minimum. This can be fixed like this:

Method 2: Update Drivers

Your drivers may be out of date. You can check their relevance and download the latest version using special utilities or manually from the manufacturer’s official website. The following programs are suitable for updating: DriverPack Solution, SlimDrivers, Driver Booster. Next, we will consider the process using DriverPack Solution as an example.

Method 3: Run the troubleshooter

If updating the drivers does not produce results, then try running an error search.

Method 4: Rollback or remove sound drivers

If problems start after installation Windows updates 10, then try this:

Method 5: Check for viral activity

Perhaps your device has been infected and the virus has damaged certain software components responsible for sound. In this case, it is recommended to check your computer using special antivirus utilities. For example, Dr.Web CureIt, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, AVZ. These utilities are quite easy to use. Next, the procedure will be discussed using the example of Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool.

Method 6: Enable the service

It happens that the service that is responsible for sound is disabled.

Method 7: Switching Speaker Format

In some cases, this option may help.

Method 8: System Restore or OS Reinstallation

If none of the above helped you, then try restoring the system to a working state. You can use a restore point or a backup.

Restart your computer. When it starts to turn on, hold down F8.
Follow the path "Recovery" - "Diagnostics" — "Advanced options".
Now find "Restore" and follow the instructions.

If you do not have a restore point, try reinstalling the operating system.

Method 9: Using the Command Line

This method can help with wheezing sound.

Method 10: Turn off sound effects

If this doesn't help, then:

This is how you can return sound to your device. If none of the methods worked, then, as was said at the very beginning of the article, make sure that the equipment is in working order and does not need repair.

Windows users often encounter a problem: suddenly the sound on the computer disappears completely or distorted sound appears that hurts the ear. How to return everything to its place as soon as possible? What causes such problems on a PC?

What to do if there is no sound on Windows 10

There are many reasons for sudden loss of sound. Before performing the steps described below, you must first make sure that your speakers or headphones are working properly: if possible, connect them to another gadget, for example, a smartphone. If everything works, proceed to follow the instructions.

Adjusting the sound volume

The user may not hear the sounds of the system due to the fact that the operating system is currently set to the minimum volume level. The sound can also be turned off. This problem has a very simple solution:

Pay attention to the lower right corner of the display. Among the icons in this area, find the icon in the form of a loudspeaker. Its name is “Speakers”. Click on it with the left mouse button. Click on the loudspeaker icon located next to the clock and date in the lower right corner of the screen
If there is a cross next to the icon, it means that the sound was accidentally turned off. Enable it in the panel that appears.
To do this, press the slider with the left key and hold your finger on it. Move the slider to the right to the desired volume level, but we recommend doing the maximum and checking the sound right away. If there is no cross, try first lowering the volume by moving the slider to the left, and then increasing it again.
Move the slider to the right to increase the volume
If the sound is barely audible, right-click on the same “Speakers” icon. In the list, click on the first item “Open volume mixer”.
IN context menu Click on “Open Volume Mixer”
Check the volume level for individual utilities that are open in at the moment on your PC. The browser volume can, for example, be much lower than the system sounds. Set it to maximum and make sure that the sound now works as before.
Increase the volume for each type of sound

Running the troubleshooter

Perhaps there was some kind of isolated failure in the system - which is why the sound disappeared. In this case, simply restarting the device through the Start menu can help. If it does not give any results, run a special Windows tool To fix audio problems:

Right-click on your speakers icon again. This time, opt for the last option, “Troubleshoot audio problems.”
The system will immediately begin to look for existing problems. Wait a moment.
Wait until the system detects sound problems on your PC
The tool may find some problems. The message will include specific recommendations to resolve the problem. They can be different (depending on the cause of the problem). Follow the recommendations. For example, the tool might tell you to simply turn up the volume. Use the instructions described in the previous section of this article.
Troubleshooter asks to increase audio volume in mixer
Click on "Next". The tool will continue to look for problems.
The tool can detect other problems that are related to the lack of sound
The tool can also detect a problem with the audio driver. In this case, you will be prompted to reinstall it. Click on “Play test sounds”.
Click "Play test sounds"
The system will try to play sounds. Depending on their quality, select a rating in the next window. If it was difficult to hear or there was no sound at all, the system will reinstall the driver. After that, restart your PC and check the sound. If the sound was good, the OS will continue to use the current driver.
Rate the sound the system just played
After checking and performing troubleshooting steps, the tool will provide you with a short progress report.
Check out the tool's progress report: it will contain information about detected problems and their solutions

Absence or irrelevance of the driver

A common reason for no sound is an out-of-date audio driver. In this situation, it is necessary to update it to return the sound. This can be done in the standard Windows window called “Device Manager”, through special utilities for updating, for example, DriverPack Solution, DriverBooster, SlimDrivers and others (download them only from official sources). It is also possible to download audio drivers from the official resource of your PC manufacturer. Let's look at installing new drivers using the example of a laptop from Asus:

In any browser we will open the official Asus company page. In the upper right corner, click on the magnifying glass icon and begin entering the model name in the line. Our device is called X555UB. Click on the desired model in the search results.
Enter the name of your PC model in the search bar
Switch to the third tab “Support”.
Switch to the "Support" tab in the upper right corner
Now we need the first section “Drivers and Utilities”. We left-click on it.
Go to the “Drivers and Utilities” section to open the list of available “firewood”
In the drop-down menu, select your OS version. In most cases this is a “ten”. Don't forget about the bit depth - it also needs to be taken into account.
Select your operating system from the drop-down menu
We are looking for Audio in the list. The driver will be located almost at the very beginning of the list. Click on the corresponding blue “Download” button and wait for the download to complete - it will take some time depending on the speed of your Internet.
In the list of available drivers, find Audio
Launch the downloaded archive with the audio driver suitable for your model. We find in it a file called Setup.exe - an installation document.
In the downloaded archive, find and run the Setup.exe file
Click “Yes” to launch the installer and allow it to make changes to the device.
Click on "Yes" to allow the driver installer to make changes to your PC
Click “Next” on the initial screen of the audio driver installer.
In the initial installer window, click “Next” to proceed to the next instructions
Click on “Next” again to begin removing the previous driver.
First, the installer will remove the old driver, and after restarting the system, install the new one
We are waiting for the uninstallation procedure of the old driver to complete.
The installer will take some time to remove the old audio driver
After this, we immediately reboot the system through the appropriate item in the installer window.
Check the box next to “Yes, restart your computer now” and click on “Finish”
After restarting the PC, the new driver will be installed automatically.

Video: how to update the audio driver for a Realtek sound card

Rolling back or uninstalling sound drivers

If you have problems with sound after any updates to the system, in particular, an audio driver update, the driver may have been installed incorrectly or it turned out that it does not suit your equipment for sound playback. In this case, it is recommended to roll back the sound “firewood”:

First, call up the necessary window - “Device Manager”. In the tenth version of Windows, this is easiest to do: right-click on the “Start” icon and select the appropriate item from the list.
From the Start button context menu, select Device Manager
If the Start context menu does not appear, use the Search panel (the magnifying glass icon on the Taskbar). Start typing a query corresponding to the name of the window - the system will immediately begin to select options for you. Click on the desired result.
You can open Device Manager through the Windows Search panel.
In the list of hardware parts we find the item “Sound, gaming and video devices”. Open it by double-clicking with the left mouse button.
In Device Manager, expand Sound, Game, and Video Devices.
Right-click on Realtek High Definition Audio or another that matches your audio equipment, for example, Conexant SmartAudio HD. In the gray menu, click on “Properties”.
Open driver properties using the context menu
In the second section “Driver”, click on the “Roll Back” button if it is clickable. If not, then this option is not currently available to you.
If the “Roll Back” button is not clickable, it means that you will not be able to return the previous version of the driver
The system will roll back the driver to previous version. After that we check the sound. If it does not appear, remove the device through the same context menu, which is called by clicking right click.
Now, on the top panel, click on “Action”, and then select “Update hardware configuration” - the driver will appear in the list again. We check the presence and quality of sound again.
Click on “Update hardware configuration”

Viral activity

Problems with system components can cause malware, which previously settled on the device despite the presence of antivirus utilities. There may be problems not only with sound - there will be a general “slowdown” of the OS.

To rule out this explanation or, conversely, to make sure that the problem is a virus, conduct a full scan. You can use either a third-party antivirus or the built-in standard one - Windows Defender. Let's look at checking and treatment using his example:

Launching Defender is very simple: it always runs in background, so its icon is in the Windows tray. Open it and find an icon in the form of a white shield.
Find the white shield icon in the Windows tray and left-click on it once
In Protection Center, open the “Virus and Threat Protection” section.
Click the Virus & Threat Protection tile
On the next page you can get started quick check, but, unfortunately, it may not produce results. It is still recommended to use a full scan, so click on the “Run a new extended scan” link.
Give preference to advanced scanning, which will definitely help neutralize the virus
Now choose one of three types. The custom scan will search for viruses in specific directories that you specify yourself. Checking the autonomous " Windows Defender" will take approximately 15 minutes, but in this case the system will have to reboot. This option is suitable for removing threats that are best at camouflage. The first item - “Full scan” - will take a lot of time, but at the same time you can continue to work on your PC without worry. After selecting, click on the “Scan now” button.
Select "Full Scan" if you are not concerned about the time the scan will take and if you want to work on your PC during this time
We are waiting for the virus scanning process to complete. The system will present you with a report: if malicious files are found, you will be given the right to choose the action that will be performed with this file. Select deletion. After that, restart the device and check if the sound works. If necessary, update the PC configuration (removing and restoring the driver) using the instructions in the previous section of this article.
Wait for the system virus scan to complete

Enabling or restarting a service

The system service that is responsible for sound operation may be deactivated for some reason. If it is disabled, the sound, of course, will not work. You can activate it in a special window:

We call it on the display through the “Run” window: immediately click on two Win buttons and R, and then paste or type the services.msc code into the field yourself.
Write the command services.msc in the “Open” line
Another way is the “Search” panel. Click on the magnifying glass on the “Taskbar” (usually it is located next to the “Start” button). We write the request in Russian - “Services”. Click on a section in the search results. Enter “Services” into the search bar
On the right side of the window, look for the Windows Audio item. If this service is disabled, there will be a “Run” link in the middle part of the window. Click on it - it will start working in a few seconds.
Using the “Run” link you can activate Windows service Audio
After that, double-click on Windows Audio to open another window. If this click does not work, right-click and click on “Properties”.
Click on “Properties” in the contextual Windows menu Audio
In the new window, we need a “Launch Type” drop-down menu. In it we select “Automatic” so that the service starts working immediately when Windows boots. Checking the sound.
For the “Startup type” parameter, set the value to “Automatic”
After this, also make sure that three more services related to audio playback are running on the PC: Media Class Scheduler, Endpoint Builder Windows points Audio" and "Remote Procedure Call". For all of them you need to set the value “Automatic” for the “Startup type” parameter.

Video: How to start the Windows Audio service

Wrong speaker format

The sound may disappear if you install the wrong speaker format. Switching it will help correct the situation:

There are also two ways to open the desired window. Call the Run panel again (via the Win + R combination): write or paste the request mmsys.cpl into it, and then execute it using the OK button.
In the “Open” line, write the code mmsys.cpl and click on OK
The second method is as follows: right-click and in the list on a dark background, click on “Sounds”.
In the Sound window, we need the first tab. Right-click on “Speakers” and immediately select “Properties” from the menu. Another way is to double-click on the “Speakers” item or a special button under the panel on the right.
In the context menu of the “Speakers” item, select “Properties”
In the next window with speaker properties, go to the penultimate section “Advanced”. In it, in the drop-down menu, select the format suitable for your speakers (if it was 24 bits, check one of the items with 16 bits). The “Check” button will help you decide on the formats.
Choose the sound format that suits your speakers or headphones
Also uncheck all the boxes in the “Exclusive Sound” section.
Disable all options under Exclusive Mode
Once configured, apply the changes using the button in the lower right corner and click on OK.

Deactivating sound effects

Your audio output device may not work if sound effects are enabled in your speaker settings. To disable them, do the following:

System recovery or reinstallation

If none of the above methods solved your problem, try restoring your system. First, let's look at how to use a restore point, if you have one on your PC:

To start recovery using a point, we need the System Properties window. There are several ways to open it. The fastest way is through the Run panel. Hold Win and R, paste the systempropertiesprotection code and press Enter.
Paste the systempropertiesprotection command into the field and click OK
If it doesn’t work, open the “Control Panel” through the “Start” menu and find the “Recovery” section there.
You can also use " Windows Search" Use one word “Recovery” as a query.
In the search bar, type the query “Recovery”
Now click on the “Restore” button.
In the “System Properties” window, click on the “Restore” button
On the tool's initial screen, select either the most recent point (recommended value) or check the box next to the second point to choose a state from the list yourself.
Select the last restore point or check the box next to the second item
In the latter case, select a state in the list that appears and click “Next”.
Select the required restore point from the list
Before doing this, you can also familiarize yourself with the list of components that will be restored.
The tool can show which programs and drivers will be affected by the rollback
Now click on “Finish” so that the tool starts restoring the operating system to the previous version - the state when sound was present on the PC.
Confirm the restore point by clicking “Finish”
Confirm your intention to restore by clicking on the “Yes” button. The preparation process for the procedure will begin immediately. After this, the PC will immediately reboot - you will not be able to work on it. All that remains is to wait for the procedure to complete. After that, check the sound.

If you previously made a backup copy of your operating system, you can restore it using it:

Restart your device. When it starts to turn on again, hold down the key called F8. On blue screen Click on the “Restore” button.
Select your keyboard layout.
Select your keyboard layout option
In the next window, click on “Diagnostics”, and then on the “Advanced options” section.
In the “Diagnostics” section, open the “Advanced parameters” block
Now select the System Image Restore tile.
In "Advanced Options" select "System Image Restore"
The OS will perform the preparatory stage. Wait for it to complete.
Wait for preparations to restore the system from the image to complete
Choose yours account in the list if there are several of them. If necessary, enter the password for it.
Select your “account” and enter its password, if you have one
You will see a step-by-step wizard for restoring Windows from a system image on the screen. The tool will default to the last image created. If you want to install another file, manually specify the path to it. Click “Next”.
Select the latest image or specify the path to the image stored on your disk yourself
Click “Next” again in the next window.
Click “Next” to proceed to starting the recovery
The tool will tell you the date and time the image was created from which the system will be restored. Click on “Done”.
Click on the “Yes” button and wait for the tool to finish restoring
Click on “Restart now” so that your PC will restart and all changes will take effect.
Click on "Restart Now" to restart your device

If you don't have a restore point or backup, your only option may be to reinstall the operating system. If you are a beginner, it is not recommended to do it yourself - contact specialists at a computer service center.

What to do if the sound on Windows 10 wheezes or automatically changes volume

There may be sound on the computer, but its quality may not please the user: wheezing, interruptions, and random changes in volume can be heard. What to do in these cases? You can use some of the solutions from the previous sections of this article, such as disabling sound effects, updating drivers, and performing a system restore using a point or backup copy. The first two will be effective for constantly changing volume. There will be a recovery universal method for most problems.

Solving the problem using the Command Line

If the sound on your computer is wheezing, follow these steps:

Settings in the “Communication” tab

In the “ten”, by default, a function is activated to reduce the volume of sounds played on the PC when using the device as a phone, that is, for conversations. In some cases, the option may not work correctly. As a result, the sounds on your device are muffled, even when you are not using it as a mobile device. In this case, you can do the following:

Through the “Run” window (Win + R combination) and the mmsys.cpl command, open the “Sound” panel on the display. You can also open it through the “Control Panel”.
Open the Communications tab in the Sound window
Set the last value to “No action required” and click “Apply”. Check the sound.
Set the value to “No action required” and click on “Apply”

Flash Player Update for Browser

If you listen to music or watch videos through a browser and the sound is constantly interrupted, it may be an outdated issue. Flash Player. Despite the fact that this technology is now being replaced by HTML5, there are still sites that run on the Flash Player component. We'll tell you how to update it in the instructions:

In the browser in which you listen to the audio recording, open the official resource Adobe Flash Player. Select your OS type in the first drop-down menu - Windows 10/Windows 8.
In the second step, choose one of the player types depending on your browser. Before downloading, make sure that in the middle part of the page you do not have a checkmark for installing additional software, in particular McAfee antivirus. Click on "Download".
Select your OS and browser type and click on “Download”
Now wait a while while the browser downloads the installation file.

Open the downloaded file through the "Downloads" panel
In the installer window, check the box next to “Allow Adobe to install updates” or, as a last resort, select the second option with notifications about the need for an update. Click on "Next".
Select the first or second value and click “Next”
Wait again for the download and installation process to complete.
Wait for Adobe Flash Player to install on your PC
Click “Finish” to close the installer window.
Click “Finish” to close the installer window
In the browser that is installed on your system as the default browser, a thank you page will open for downloading and installing the component. Check whether the sound on your PC works well.
A page with thanks from the developers for installing Adobe Flash Player will open in the browser.
If this does not help, update the browser itself, if the sound is played poorly only in it. This can be done through the “About the Browser” section, which can be found in the program menu itself.
Find the “About Browser” section in your browser menu.
The utility itself will begin searching for available updates and download them if necessary. Wait for the procedure to complete - it will take a minimum of time. If there are no updates online, the browser will report that it is currently in use. current version programs.
In the “About the Browser” section, the program itself will begin searching for updates and, if available, install them on its own.

Video: How to update Flash Player

Heavy load on the processor or other hardware components

If your audio is stuttering on your PC, it may be due to excessive load on your hardware resources. The processor may not have time to process all the tasks assigned to it. In this situation, you need to reduce the load by turning off unnecessary programs and processes:

If you suddenly lose sound on your PC, the first thing you need to do is make sure that the volume is at maximum and then run the troubleshooter. Check if the appropriate audio service is enabled on your device. Update your audio drivers or rollback them if problems arise after updating them. Setting the speakers to a different format and turning off all sound effects may also help. Check your PC for viruses and if there is no result, restore the system using a restore point or OS backup. If the sound quality deteriorates, run the special codes in " Command line» and update your audio software.

Hello! We continue to dismantle the operating room Windows system 10! Today you will learn how to adjust the volume to Windows computer 10. You can adjust the volume of speakers and system sounds. To adjust the volume, open the Start menu at the bottom left of the screen. In the window that opens, in the list of all applications, at the bottom of the list, open the “Windows System” tab. Next, in the list that opens, click on the “Control Panel” tab.

Next, the “Volume Mixer” window will open. Here you can adjust the volume of the main speakers and the volume of system sounds. Pay attention! System sounds can be configured separately from speaker sounds. That is, system sounds can be made louder or quieter than the sound of the speakers.

Next, you can also configure the sound through the taskbar. At the bottom right of the screen, in the taskbar, right-click on the volume indicator icon. In the window that opens, you can use the following functions:

Open the volume mixer.

Playback devices.

Recording devices.

Detect audio problems.

Problems with sound on your Windows 10 computer? Read Here!!!

Still have questions? Write a comment! Good luck!

Setting the volume on a Windows 10 computer updated: March 1, 2017 by Ilya Zhuravlev

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How to set up speakers on a Windows 7 computer

Any new device requires some configuration, for example, adjusting sound parameters. All models that are on the market today are equipped with a built-in sound card.

As a rule, most ordinary users I am completely satisfied with the characteristics, quality and range of configurations of a discrete system. Sound lovers for whom it is important to achieve maximum results buy a separate card with additional settings and capabilities.

Regardless of the hardware of the device, every modern user should know how to set up speakers on a Windows 7 computer.

Standard Options Add-on

When you install Windows 7, it automatically configures all the systems on your computer. If for some reason the process was interrupted or did not give the desired result, you need to go to the “Device Manager” panel and make sure that the necessary components are active and that all drivers are available.

When the icon next to the speakers lights up exclamation mark, means that there are no drivers (you need to download the files from the official website, then install them on your computer).

When there is a red cross next to the audio player icon, this indicates that the device is not active. To enable it, you need to right-click on the icon and activate the “Enable” field. Evidence that the normal and speaker settings are enabled is the speaker located in the right corner at the bottom of the Windows 7 desktop.

Next, you need to adjust music playback on your PC. To do this, go to the Start menu, then to the Control Panel.

Here you will find “Sound”. All further actions are performed in this section.

In the “Sound” section you need to find the “Playback” menu and click on “Customize”. A window will open in which you can check whether the speakers are sounding correctly by clicking on the picture of the speakers.

Carefully check that all speakers are working correctly and click “next”. Another window will open where you need to check the line of parameters for wide and surrounding formats (when available). Then comes “next” and “done.” This is the final step and completes the usual speaker tuning.

For convenience, you can calibrate sound effects for playback on a PC. In the same “Sound” section in the “Playback” menu, find the speaker and click on “Properties”. In the window that appears, the “General” menu displays the available inputs; in “Levels,” a convenient volume scale for playback through speakers and microphone recording is adjusted.

IN " additional features» you can select, activate or delete unnecessary options. After selecting the parameters, it is important not to forget to save everything and click “Ok”.

Adjusting sound on a laptop

Adjusting the parameters on a laptop may differ slightly from a PC. The fact is that, unlike a stationary model, a laptop only has integrated speakers for playing music. Despite the differences in equipment, the process diagram on the devices is similar.

First you need to go to the Start menu.
"Control Panel".
"Sound".

In the last section, the same steps are performed as in the case of a PC.

Laptops have an unusual but convenient “Fn” key on their keyboards. It’s not difficult to find it; it’s usually located near Windows buttons. Examine the keyboard carefully; some keys (located at the top) have different symbols.

To configure, you will need to find the speaker icon. If you simultaneously press “Fn” and the button with the speaker crossed out, the sound on the device will turn off. Using similar keys (arrows are drawn) you can change the playback level. There is nothing difficult in the adjustment process.

How to set up speakers on a Windows 7 PC programmatically

Adjusting playback on a PC is done not only using standard methods. Often audio equipment developers implement special programs- BY. They are used to make detailed playback adjustments.

The most famous option is Realtek. This program serves as the standard option for advanced adjustments in Windows 7.

To open the programs, enter “Realtek HD” in the system search engine and press enter. In this software, all the points are collected in a single menu to simplify the process. The types of inputs and active devices.

The volume is adjusted by moving the slider, and next to it is changing the balance of the speakers. Choose convenient options from additional list, then immediately listen to the finished result. Next, go to the menu “ Sound effect».

Here the general environment is adjusted, and in the “Equalizer” section you select the genre to play. Carefully adjust everything to suit yourself and save the result. The microphone configuration is carried out in the same software.

Using such programs greatly simplifies the process.

In essence, there is no big difference between the configuration of a laptop and a PC. All devices on the same system are similar. The entire process is performed in the same way, with the exception of some nuances.

The most convenient method of adjusting playback is to use additional software from the developer. It is usually installed along with the drivers. The advantage of such programs is that everything is collected in one section.

This approach is much more convenient. Search for the required parameter in standard means It’s more complicated, everything will take more time.

In most cases, modern built-in maps allow you to not bother yourself and use automatic tuning. It produces good results for the music being played.

The end result is quite enough for most everyday tasks of an ordinary person. Most users only use volume control, but some people want the sound quality to be as high as possible.

They try to squeeze everything out of the device and make optimal configuration adjustments, to squeeze everything they can out of their device.

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How to adjust sound on a computer in Windows 7?

Loss of sound on a computer is one of the most common problems, which all PC users have experienced at least once. There can be quite a few reasons for this, but often the user himself is to blame for setting the sound incorrectly or simply messing up the settings.

The problem with setting up sound on Windows 7 is especially relevant for those users who have been using Windows work XP, because in the updated version the settings really look and function a little differently.

But solving this problem can be much easier than it seems at first glance. To do this you should carefully follow step by step instructions.

So let's get started:

1) First you need to click on the small image of the speaker, which is located in the lower right corner of the monitor with the right mouse button, select the “Playback devices” section.

2) In the window that appears, you need to carefully check that the headphones and speaker are active.

3) If you do not find the desired device in the list provided by the PC, check the connection of the device to the computer. Next, right-click on an empty area and select “Show disabled devices.”

4) If the device that you need does not work, then you need to select the “Enable” option, and everything will work in normal mode.

5) If you double click on the icon, a window will open with which you can do everything necessary settings, and check if the speakers are working. You may have to configure the speakers using the settings wizard (for 5.1 and 7.1).

With the help of these instructions, you will make the maximum settings that your PC requires.

Another common reason why sound may not work or not work correctly is that the service that is responsible for playing audio files is disabled. To resume its operation, go to Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services, and select “Windows Audio” from the list.

If it is really not active, click on it with LMB, and in the window that opens you can change the parameters and start the selected service.

After resetting the settings, in the same window you need to select one more parameter - startup type, it should be defined as automatic. This means that the service will turn on automatically when you boot your PC, and you won't have to turn it on yourself every time.

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How to install and configure computer speakers

Good sound is an important component of computer performance. Audio playback is required not only for games and movies, but also for interaction with some music programs. Therefore, you need to know how to connect speakers to a computer so that the sound remains of high quality and satisfies the user’s needs.

Initial sound setup on personal computer or laptop begins with installing drivers for the sound card. Of course, the latest modern operating systems, such as Windows 10, are themselves able to determine the model of the sound device, regardless of whether it is built-in or separate, and install the necessary auxiliary software. Of course, this option is not suitable for owners of sound cards that were released recently.

Typically, a built-in sound card is used to connect speakers. Modern boards support a six-channel system. It is enough to connect a 5.1 stereo system, but if you want to enjoy professional sound with a 7.1 system, you will have to think about buying an external sound card.

If the OS does not install the drivers automatically, then do not despair. We need to start from the very beginning, namely, to understand exactly what sound card is installed on your personal computer. They exist in three types: 2.1, 5.1, 7.1. At the very beginning, when installing special drivers, you can easily determine this using pop-up tips. And depending on the type sound card You can start adjusting the sound on your computer knowing what sound you should get as a result.

Connecting acoustics

Simple systems 2.0 (two speakers) and 2.1 (subwoofer, two speakers) are connected using one cable, which is connected to the green connector.

A 5.1 system already requires three audio outputs:

green – for front speakers;
black – for rear speakers;
orange – for the subwoofer and center speaker.

First, you need to turn off the computer, completely disconnecting it from power. Then connect the speakers to the connectors that match the colors of the cords. Line Out may be written on the connector.

Choosing a place for speakers

To position the speakers, you need to choose the right place where the sound from the speakers will be most pleasant to listen to. The favorable distance that should be between two or more speakers on a computer should be at least 1.5 meters or even more. If the speakers are located close to each other, their sound will be blurred and thus the result will be poor quality sound.

It is recommended to place the speakers on a table or other devices, but not on the floor; the floor can muffle and distort their sound, this does not apply to the subwoofer. The ideal height of speakers from the floor is considered to be from 1 to 2 meters. As for the subwoofer, its best sound will be heard if it is placed on the floor, because it is known that low frequencies are well perceived on a perfectly flat and hard surface. If your subwoofer has small speakers, then it is best to install it between the left and right front speakers, about a meter in front of them.

If you decide to place the speakers not on the table near the monitor, but to hang them, for example, on the wall, remember certain rules. If the speakers are small and light in weight. Then they will not need additional insurance, but in the case of heavy speakers, the weight of which can reach 5 kg, it is worth taking care of special safety brackets in order to avoid unpleasant situations. If you made no mistakes during installation, then the speakers on your computer should sound as smooth as possible, but if one speaker sounds louder than the other, you should adjust their sound using a subwoofer or software.

Connecting Bluetooth speakers

If you don’t want to limit your movements to speaker wires, choose Bluetooth devices. They work not only with laptops and PCs, but also with phones, so purchasing them becomes a very profitable investment.

Bluetooth speakers are not very powerful, but connecting them is quite simple:

Turn on the speakers yourself. Should light up LED indicator.
Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop or PC (if there is no built-in adapter, you can purchase a detachable one).
Start searching for new devices.
Find the name of your speakers and make a connection between the devices. Some models require you to enter a password to connect.
If the connection is successful, the indicator will blink or change color.
Turn on the music and enjoy the sound.

Today the computer is used in many aspects of our everyday life. Each person has his own priorities when using a computer. But even those who use a computer to print documents are not averse to listening to music from CDs or from the Internet, what can we say about those who play games, watch movies and, even more so, listen to music. To enjoy the sound you need correct setting sound to the computer.

Yuriy Alisievich, Trade portal Shop.by

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Windows 10 makes it easy to change your default audio devices, such as speakers, headphones, or a Bluetooth headset. Sometimes audio equipment does not play when you plug your cable into the port if the equipment settings are set to default. In addition, many users want to know how to generally make it so that they can enter the audio device setup mode. You can follow this method.

How to change the default sound device in Windows 10

There are quite a few processes for doing this:

Via the taskbar the easiest way (takes a few seconds)

Step 1: At the top of the notification area of the taskbar, click on the speaker icon.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Up Arrow’ extension as shown in the image below. You won't notice this arrow unless you have more than one device connected.

Step 3: From the menu, select Sound device the default that you prefer to use.

This way, Windows will switch the default Sound device to your choice.

Using application settings

Step 1: Use Win+R keys to open the app's built-in settings. Instead, you can also use your preferred launch methods. From the many categories, click on the System icon.

Step 2: After opening the System page, click on the Sound section in the left panel.

Step 3: On the appropriate right side will be available additional settings. Quickly look at the top to select the Output Device section and select it from the drop-down menu. If you have successfully completed the task, you can leave the page.

Note– remember, you cannot select your preferred audio device unless you connect more than one device.

More affordable methods to do the same. If you don't find it difficult, you can try the next method.

Accessing Sound Settings

Step 1: Here too, go to the system tray and right-click on the speaker icon. Select a sound from several options (see photo).

Step 2: Switch to the Playback tab and you can see all connected audio devices listed.

Step 3: Select the playback device you want to use and click “Set as Default”. Choosing this method will allow your device to work as default, as well as the communication device as default.

Step 4: Alternatively, right-click on the device and select Set - Default Device as shown in the given picture.

Step 5: Finally, click Apply and OK button to change the default Sound device on your computer.

So here are three the best way, which will allow the system to change the default Sound device in Windows 10 according to your choice.

Conclusion

Setting up audio devices in Windows 10 by default allows you to play audio from your computer with the audio peripheral you want. Microsoft has made all of these tasks easier to complete by providing customization options. But there are also others available methods to do the same. So, we have tried to cover all the possible means to change the default Sound device in Windows 10. You can use any of them or try another method to get the desired result.

There are many users who prefer to install various devices sound output for different programs. For example, you might want to set the 5.1 surround sound setting for VLC Media Player to watch movies, and set headphones as the default audio device for apps like Groove Music to listen to music. There hasn't been yet simple way Set different audio output devices for different applications. But now you can set different audio devices for different apps in Windows 10 without any help third party applications. Additionally, you can set different audio levels for different applications. The ability to install different audio devices for different applications was introduced in Windows 10 April (1803).

Installing different audio devices for different applications in Windows 10

1 . Go to Options > System > Sound> on the left scroll down and click on Device and application volume settings.

2 . As you can see in the image below, the page displays all current applications and games. If the program or application for which you want to set the default audio output device does not appear in the list, make sure that the application or program is currently running, or if it is already running, then restart it. If you have multiple tabs playing audio in your web browser, all tabs will appear as separate entries.

To set the audio output device for an application, select it from the drop-down list " Conclusion" next to the application entry.
You can also set different volume levels for different apps from this page. Simply move the slider next to an app entry to set the default volume level for that app.
For example, I have a monitor with speakers. I set all notifications to Monica speakers, and the quality digital audio in browsers, for movies and music. You can also set different input devices for different applications.