If your audio has stopped working, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the issue:
- Check Audio Services: Ensure that the Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder services are running. If they are not, start them from the Services management console.
- Device Manager: Open Device Manager and check if your audio device is listed without any errors. If there is an issue, you can try uninstalling the device and then reinstalling it. Make sure not to delete the driver software during this process.
- USB Audio Devices: If you are using a USB audio device, try connecting it to a different USB port. Sometimes, changing the port can resolve connectivity issues.
- Driver Installation: If you have a device-specific driver for your audio device, install it before connecting the device. This can help prevent conflicts with the default USB audio driver.
- Check Connections: Make sure that all audio endpoints (like speakers or headphones) are properly connected and powered on. You can check this by opening the sound control panel and ensuring all devices are recognized.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any updates for your audio drivers or Windows itself.
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