Consequently, I went straight to the volume control (bottom right of desktop), where I could see that Mr Nobody had set the level to zero, see far screenshot. My lowest ebb with computer sound systems was trying to troubleshoot a Window 95 machine after 30 minutes of fiddling I realized the problem was that the system’s volume control was muted.įortunately, I remembered that hard lesson when my Windows 8 laptop would not play music.

Play a YouTube video check the mute button.

I challenge you try these 3 sound sources. Then I spotted what was wrong, the app’s own volume controller was on zero. If you try 3 different types of sound media then miraculously one may suddenly work, and even if all are silent, you may get a clue as to what’s wrong with your system.įor instance, my internet Radio 365 was not working, I could see the music bars but I could hear no sound. The whole rationale of this page is there is a simple explanation for why your computer is silent.

Guy Is Wrong! Call for the Device Manager.

Check the Windows 8 Volume Control Settings.

Methods for Troubleshooting Windows 8 Audio Problems Troubleshooting Lack of Sound on Windows 8 ComputersĬonfiguring sound has always been my Achilles’ heel, this why I feel qualified to describe the most basic pitfalls that prevent a computer playing music, speaking to you, or just giving a squawk.

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