It often happens - a computer or laptop is turned on, there is a mood to watch a movie or listen to music, but only silence is heard from the speakers. Why could this happen? How big is this problem? How to quickly get the sound back? Read all the answers and practical recommendations on how to restore sound on your computer in this article.
Why you don't have sound on your personal computer or laptop, where did it disappear - the main reasons
The main reasons fall into two categories:
Software problems
Difficulties in the operation of the operating system, drivers, recently installed software - all of this list can lead to the disappearance of sound.
Hardware problems
If your computer has recently experienced power surges or severe overheating, this could also lead to this situation. Alas, in this case, computer users most often have to inevitably resort to the help of competent specialists and make professional repairs.
If the sound on your laptop does not work at all, there are several ways to restore it, one of which will probably suit you:
All these points should be performed exactly in the order indicated above, one by one.
How to turn on the sound on the computer and make the sound louder (amplify the sound) - sound settings
In order to quickly turn on the sound on a laptop or computer, you need to connect the speakers, then find the speaker image in the lower right edge of the screen, click on it, and raise the slider to the required level.
How to set up Skype sound
Sometimes situations are possible when all applications have sound, but Skype has problems with it. In this case, follow these steps:
- In the "Tools" tab, select "Settings" and then "Sounds".
- Select Return to Default Settings.
Why is there no sound when playing videos on YouTube or on a computer
When watching a video on YouTube, sound problems may arise due to the fact that the "Pause" and "Sound" buttons are there next to each other. If the speaker on the button next to the pause in the lower left corner is crossed out, you need to click on it and move the volume slider to the right.
Problems with sound are solved in the same way, if it is not available only in the video player. Most likely, it was accidentally disabled. A crossed-out speaker can be drawn near the slider with sound. You need to click on it and select an acceptable sound level.
What to do if the sound on a laptop or computer is constantly wheezing or disappears
If the sound begins to dilute with wheezing or periodically disappear, most likely, difficulties with the drivers. Reinstall them after downloading these drivers from the official website of the original manufacturer of your sound card or your laptop.
How to correctly configure sound on a computer with Windows 7 operating system
In order to adjust the sound on a computer with Windows 7, you need to go to the Start menu and select the already familiar Control Panel item. Then select the subsection Equipment and Sound, and there the item Sound. In the tab titled "Playback" you will see all the devices that play sound on your computer. Enabled ones are indicated by a green checkmark, and disabled ones are indicated by a red one.
To configure the sound, you need to select the "Sounds" tab, select the required device there and click the "Settings" button at the bottom of the window. In this section, you will need to select the required configurations. First of all, choose the layout of your speakers - 2, 3 or 5.
In the "Properties" section, you can find detailed information about the audio devices connected to your computer.
The procedure for setting up sound on Windows 8 is in many ways similar to the seventh version of the operating system. It is simple and straightforward:
- You need to go to the Control Panel and the "Hardware and Sound" section;
- In the "Playback" tab, select the equipment you are interested in and click "Settings";
- Choose the configuration that is most suitable for your case;
- Then go to the "Properties" section and adjust the sound balance, additional sound effects, sound bitrate (quality), and then save all changes.
How to restore sound on a laptop or computer if all else fails?
If none of the above tips could help you, then the only way out is to contact a specialist. Take your computer or laptop to a computer service, where they can always quickly find the reason for your lack of sound and fix it.
It is almost impossible to imagine the work of a computer without sound. This is especially true for entertainment, video games without sound are not interesting, movies with subtitles also make no sense, and listening to music becomes impossible. Sound is necessary, so each user has a speaker or several, or headphones. These devices are necessary, but no one wants to shell out for expensive options, people buy cheap audio systems that eventually fail or start to junk. But what can I say, crackling in computer speakers and other extraneous sounds can appear even in expensive devices.
Noise can appear due to the operation of the computer, the operating system is loaded, the information is processed, all this is accompanied by unpleasant crackles and squeaks. Fortunately, the problem can be solved, but first you need to find out what is the reason for the appearance of unnecessary sounds.
Throwing away the old device and buying a new one is an extreme method of solving the problem. In fact, noise in headphones or speakers can appear due to damage or improper wire connections, drivers, and even Windows settings.
CONNECTION CORD PROBLEMS
Often the hiss sound occurs when the sound card of the PC and the device for sound reproduction are poorly connected. There are three options here:
- The connection wire is damaged. This causes not only interference in the speakers of the computer, but also such a problem when only one of the speakers is working. It is not always possible to determine the location of the cable malfunction by eye, so it is better to connect the device to another computer and check.
- Contact between audio device wire and network card is poor quality.
- The wire is loose. When a draft wags the cord, or children play with the wires, noise is generated in the speakers. In such a situation, you need to attach the wire to a solid base; tape is suitable for this purpose.
It also happens that the problem appears due to the use of a long cord, while the crackle is not strong, but it still causes inconvenience. Using a shorter wire will solve the problem.
FAILURES DUE TO DRIVERS
The operation of the computer depends on the drivers, and sound playback as well. When they are not installed, the user will not hear anything at all, and if the person downloaded the wrong driver, then the device will be disrupted.
Such malfunctions appear after updating the "firewood" or installing a new package. This problem is reported by Windows.
To check if these sounds in the headphones really appeared due to drivers, we do the following manipulations:
- We go to the "Control Panel", there we already click on the "Hardware and Sound" icon and click on the "Task Manager" line;
- If there is no yellow or red warning icon, then there are no problems with the sound drivers. When such signs are present, then we fix the problems.
In any case, with available updates, you should do this. Perhaps the extraneous noise will disappear.
SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATIONS
Two or three randomly placed marks next to unknown options can degrade the sound quality. Hiss in headphones appears when the PCBeep is running and the line-in. Other functions, depending on the settings of the computer, can also affect the volume and quality.
fig. 1. Go to the "Control Panel" menu, select the "Hardware and Sound" icon and then click on the "Volume Adjustment" function
fig. 2. At the second stage of work, click LMB on the "Speakers and Headphones" icon
fig. 3. In the "Levels" menu there are PcBeep settings, CD, etc.
- We transfer all these functions to the value 0, save the configurations and check if this solved the problem.
In some situations, such simple manipulations actually improve the quality of reproduction.
OTHER CAUSES
DEVICE QUALITY
In the speakers, extraneous noise appears when the volume is increased. When this figure exceeds 50%, then noise, crackling and other unpleasant effects appear instead of music.
This problem plagues all owners of inexpensive devices, it is also called the "jitter" effect. Also, noises appear when the volume level of the speakers is set to maximum, and in the operating system, on the contrary, at minimum configurations.
In such a situation, we find the "golden mean"
It is almost impossible to solve the problem with "jitter" when increasing the volume. The only way out is to buy new speakers.
WEAK SOUND CARD
In most computers, this part is installed directly into the motherboard and is bought all together. Buying a separate card is costly and is not a popular solution.
The increased frequencies of all boards form electromagnetic actions that do not interfere with the operation of the digital part of the device, but strongly affect the analog components, which is why the quality of reproduction decreases.
Inexpensive PCI options are slightly better in this matter, but they also have such a problem.
INCORRECT PLACEMENT OF PARTS
When the board is installed near the video card, the computer speakers begin to make noise. The fact is that the video card emits special signals that come to the sound card and generate noise.
If this is not possible, then we create a special reflective screen from cardboard and foil.
NO EARTHING
Therefore, a computer that is plugged into a regular power outlet will produce noise and crackling sound. In laptops, this problem cannot be solved, because in such a situation the board will not be grounded.
Extraneous sound and noise in headphones and speakers must be eliminated.
Let's say you come home in a joyful mood, turn on your computer, sit down in a comfortable chair and then you realize that something is wrong. But what exactly? Turning on the player, you do not hear any sounds at all! What happened? What happened? How to solve the problem? I will tell you about all this in as much detail as possible in this article.
Why did the sound go missing on the computer?
There are two main reasons: hardware and software. In the first case, we are talking about faulty speakers, or even a sound card, thanks to which, in fact, you hear the sound. And the software problems are related to the software. It is worth noting that such problems, as a rule, do not depend at all on which operating system you are using. It can be Windows 7 or 8, as well as Windows XP or even Linux. I will consider an example directly based on Windows 7, although this does not play any special role.
Causes of problems and their solutions
As usual, we start with the simplest steps that you should definitely follow. It is possible that the problem is trivial and can be solved in just a couple of minutes, and you can spend several hours of your precious time on it.
- So. First of all, we PRESS the button to turn on the speakers. Yes, many people simply forget about it, and then complain.
- If the speakers do not work when you press the power button, then check if the power cord is plugged into the outlet. This is especially true for those cases if you have small children or animals that could accidentally or deliberately touch the wire.
- If the LED on the speakers is on, signaling that they are on at this second, then try to turn the knob that controls the volume. It worked? Perfectly! No? Then follow on.
- If the above three methods had no effect, then just. There is a fairly high probability that there was some kind of failure in the operating system, due to which the error occurred. After a reboot, the problem may disappear as if it never existed. Try it.
- If you think that the matter is still in the speakers or headphones, then there is only one way to check them - by connecting to a different power source. This power source can be, for example, a laptop or another computer. And the headphones can even be checked using a phone or a player.
- Confirm the sound source is working? Well, there is a reason to turn your attention to the taskbar. Here you will see a speaker-shaped icon. Click on it once and see if the sound is turned on at all. If it's down, just move the slider up.
- What's next? And then it makes sense to see if the drivers are installed on the sound card. I already mentioned once that I myself faced such a problem - you turn on the computer, but there is no sound. It is unclear where he disappeared, and the drivers also disappeared with him. However, no viruses were found. And this happened several times, and on different operating systems. So, go to the "Control Panel", then to the "Device Manager" and look at "Sound, video and game controllers." If there are some problems here, then there will be a yellow exclamation mark next to the device, which symbolizes that you need to explicitly update the driver. We take the driver on the official website of the sound card manufacturer. By the way, some audio cards require additional software in addition to drivers, without which they will not play sound.
- If the problem is related to a knowingly inoperative sound card, then the latter should not be reflected in the device manager at all. However, this does not always happen. Therefore, the easiest way is to open the system unit, remove the sound card and insert it into another system unit, which you can take, for example, from a friend and check the device's performance.
- If you have no sound immediately after reinstalling the operating system, then this is normal, because the system simply does not have drivers for your device. However, on computers that have a built-in sound card, the system often automatically installs drivers.
- When there is no sound only when playing a video, then your system does not have video codecs installed. They are distributed free of charge, you can simply google it.
- If nothing helps at all, then we try to roll back the system to an earlier time with the help when it was in working order. At the same time, remember what programs or utilities you installed recently - perhaps they conflict with the sound card software, hence the problems. And you just need to remove the installed software.
- And it didn't help? If you are sure that the problem is uniquely software, then you can try reinstalling the operating system. It is dreary and long, but solve the problem at once.
- The last chance is to seek help from a specialized service. But, we hope, it will not come to this, since one diagnosis of the problem can result in a pretty penny ...
Wheezing sound on the computer
Some users complain not that there is no sound, but that it wheezes and pops.
- Most likely, the problem is in the audio drivers. They need to be reinstalled, or rather, put the most recent working version.
- Often the audio card is also to blame. If you have an external one, then try to reproduce sound using the built-in audio card, and if no extraneous noise is observed, then you will have to replace the external card.
- As strange as it may seem, updating the video card drivers can help. Yes, it sounds strange, but in this way, more than one problem related to sound was solved.
- Check your audio settings. Perhaps the equalizer is set in such a way that the sound is heavily distorted at the output.
- And of course, the problem could be with the speakers. Check them out on another PC.
Do not forget to ask your questions about the topic of the article.
The sound on a laptop should be clear and loud, but in some situations it is distorted - this is a serious problem that many Windows 10 users experience. If your laptop audio is snoring, popping, muffled, hissing, or other defects, you should get rid of it soon. from the occurred malfunction. What actions should be taken to fix this problem and how to prevent the problem?
The main actions for wheezing sound in a laptop - analysis of connected playback devices
Before starting the basic steps, it is recommended to analyze whether the playback devices are connected correctly - if the laptop is supplemented with a special audio system in the form of speakers, it is better to try to disconnect them from the connector and turn them back on. Is it possible to check the audio quality from another gadget? If the hissing and wheezing continues, the problem may be with the cables.
Methods for Disabling Audio Effects and Additional Sound Aids
If you experience the above audio problems, you should turn off the effects for audio playback, because they may cause distortion.
Step 1. You need to right-click on the speaker icon in the OS notification menu and select the menu item called "Playback Devices". In new versions of the OS, this item is not, in this case, the "Sounds" section is selected, after which a window will open - in it you need to find "Playback".
Step 2. Next, you need to decide on a device that plays sound by default, additionally make sure that the required device has been identified (we are talking about speakers or other devices, and not a software-created sound device of a virtual type). Right-click on a specific gadget and select "Use by default" - this should already contribute to solving the problem.
Step 3. Then you need to go to "Properties", in the menu that appears, turn off "Additional sound tools". If there is “Additional features”, it remains to “Turn off all effects”, do not forget to save the changed parameters.
Specifics of Changing Communication Settings in Windows 10 Audio Settings
To exclude the option when defects with sound arise due to the audio properties of the connection, it is better to turn them off and listen to whether the defect will continue to be observed. You can switch off this option in the sound parameters.
Step 1. Right-click on "Start" and select "Control Panel".
Step 3. A menu will appear, in which you should go to "Communication" and mark "No action required", click "OK".
After saving the changes, you need to check if the speaker is working. If all else fails, proceed to another stage.
Invalid playback format as a result of Windows 10 sound problems
Today manufacturers produce sound cards that are capable of supporting almost all existing audio playback formats offered by the OS. Some laptops have sound cards that are too old, which can cause serious problems. To go to the playback format settings you will need:
Step 1... In the control panel, click on "Sound" and go to the section with the properties of playback devices.
Step 2. A new window will appear, after which you should go to the device properties.
Step 3. Go to the additional settings tab.
Step 4. The “Format by default” is set to the “16-bit 44100 Hz (CD)” option. At the end, these changes need to be saved.
Reference! It is important to understand that the above format is supported by almost all sound cards, it was used even during the existence of older versions of the above OS.
Video - Sound wheezing. Windows 10 sound problems
We fix the problem with crackling sound by updating drivers
If the user has just installed a new operating system and problems such as crackling or hissing immediately began in the sound, then there are no drivers necessary for normal sound reproduction. To solve the problem, you should perform a number of actions:
Step 1. Go to "Device Manager". Right-click on "Start" and select "Device Manager".
Step 2. Go to the category "Sound, game and video devices" by double-clicking it.
Step 3. A list with sound devices will appear, after right-clicking on the desired name, click "Update drivers".
Step 3. A new menu will open, go to "Search for drivers on this computer".
Step 4. If the user has a problem immediately after installing the OS, then click "Select a driver from the list of already installed drivers" and go to "Next".
Step 5. Then “High Definition Audio Device” is selected. After finishing the driver installation, you should restart the laptop and then check if the audio playback is better.
Hisses and crackles sound in monopoly mode
Sometimes, even despite the fresh ones that were downloaded from the official brand resource, the sound on the device may begin to be interrupted if the monopoly mode is on. To do this, you need to check if programs are allowed to use the device in monopoly format:
- Right-click on the sound icon in the taskbar.
- Select the menu item called "Playback devices".
- Left-click on the device name, then on the "Properties" button.
- Go to the "Additional" tab.
- Check the section "Exclusive mode", if the checkboxes are on, uncheck them.
- Confirm the action by clicking "Apply", then "OK".
Sound enhancement programs
If the user is not satisfied with the sound quality on the laptop, you can try special programs that provide the ability to adjust the optimal audio mode.
Sound booster
It is considered a fairly simple and convenient utility that allows you to amplify the sound in the shortest possible time. And you don't need to set up and look for the necessary checkboxes for a long time - just click on "autostart" (the program will be loaded immediately from the OS) and move the volume slider to the required position.
SRS Audio SandBox
Audio Amplifier
Another popular program for quickly improving sound. To change the audio level, you need to click on "Load file" and move the slider to where you want. At the end, you will need to save your changes.
Razer Surround
Razer Surround has managed to create unique sound processing algorithms that you can expect to create a surround sound experience. You can decrease and increase the bass, reduce the volume spread, adjust the sound and volume of the interlocutor.
Installing the Razer Surround Utility
Step 1. In the prompt field of any browser, enter "Razer Surround download", press "Enter".
Step 2. Go to the official website of the Razer Surround utility developer.
Step 3. Click on the "Download for Windows" button.
On a note! The inscription will differ depending on which system is on your device.
Step 5.Run the downloaded file with the left click of the mouse either from the lower download bar of the browser, or from the Downloads folder.
Step 6. Check the box to read the terms, click "Next".
Step 7. The installation process will begin, wait for completion.
Step 8. To use the program, you need to create an account on the official website. After installation, a window will open where you need to click "Create an account".
Step 9. The utility will offer to go to the official site, click on the link "Go to the site ...".
Step 10.For convenience, change the site interface to a language convenient for you by choosing from the list in the appropriate menu.
Step 11. Fill in the registration window with your data by entering your email. mail, login and password.
Step 12. Click "Start".
Step 13. Select the appropriate item, click "Next".
Step 14. Accept the terms by clicking "I accept".
Step 15. Open your email email and confirm the registration by following the link in the email. letter.
Step 16. Log into the created account.
Using the Razer Surround Utility
Step 1. After installing and running the program, you must click on "Start".
Step 2. The utility recognizes those audio devices that are connected to a laptop or computer, and then makes a list of them. You should decide on the device you need for calibration and go to the next step.
Step 4. It is necessary to click on "Test" to test the tuned sound space in action. The audio device is now configured for the optimum settings.
On a note! Many of these programs act as editing tools - you can trim audio tracks, change sound effects, and adjust bass.
Thus, if the user is faced with problems with the sound in a laptop, he must first check the cables and directly the playback device, then go to system settings, disable a number of effects or update the driver. One of the methods will definitely help to establish audio.
Video - Fix Bad Sound on Laptop or Computer
Working and playing at a computer cannot be considered complete if there is no sound on it. You need it to watch movies, listen to music, be notified of new messages, and so on. There are hundreds of programs, sites, games and applications that lose their relevance without sound.
Sound should be clear and loud, and distortion is a big problem that every Windows 10 user can face. If the sound on your computer starts to crackle, wheeze, muffled, hiss or have other problems, you need to fix it as soon as possible. malfunction. In this article, we will look at the main reasons for which such sound problems can occur in Windows 10, as well as how to fix them.
Important: Before attempting to fix a software problem, make sure the problem is not a hardware problem. If the sound hisses from speakers connected to a computer or laptop, try checking them by connecting the speaker system to a player or phone. In a situation where the built-in speakers of the laptop wheeze, on the contrary, connect an external speaker system to the laptop and see how it will sound. You can also try unplugging the laptop or computer connector from the sound card and plugging it back in.
Sounds wheezing on the computer due to effects
The most common problem that most commonly results in audio distortion is the included effects. In the Windows operating system, you can apply various effects to the output sound, which many users forget about, and it seems to them that there are problems with the audio.
Sound effects on your computer may turn on due to changes in system settings by various applications that have administrator rights. You can check if the wheezing, hiss, or muffled sound is related to the Windows effects in the audio settings. This is done as follows:
After saving the changes, make sure that the sound on the computer is normalized and became "clear". If it continues to crack, wheeze, hiss, or have other defects, proceed to the next step in the instructions.
Hissing and cracking sound in monopoly mode
Some versions of Windows 10 may conflict with sound card drivers, which may cause the user to experience defects when listening to audio in exclusive mode. Also, problems with monopole sound mode may occur on a weak computer. To exclude the possibility of crackling, hiss and wheezing when playing sound due to the monopole mode, we recommend trying to disable it.
To prevent applications from using exclusive sound mode, right-click the speaker icon in the notification area again and select Playback Devices. Go to the properties of the device you are using and on the "Advanced" tab uncheck both items located in the "Exclusive mode" section.
Check if the sound is corrected after disabling the exclusive mode.
Sound problems due to incorrect drivers
The Windows 10 operating system automatically installs the optimal (according to its version) drivers when the system is first started. However, in some cases, problems may arise with such drivers. To exclude this, it is recommended to download and install the latest drivers for the sound card from the official website of its developers.
Please note: If the problem with hiss, wheezing and other sound defects occurs on the laptop, you can also try reinstalling the audio drivers from the official website of the laptop manufacturer.
Important: If the "Device Manager" does not show that there are problems with the sound card drivers, this does not mean anything at all. Even in this case, it is recommended to try updating the drivers, since the system may not see the presence of defects in the sound, assuming that since the sound is being output, then there is no problem with it, but in reality it may be different.
Quiet sound in Windows 10 due to communication options
Another innovation of modern Windows versions is the automatic muting of the sound output by various programs when making a call, for example, in Skype. There are situations when this option does not work correctly and, due to some errors, constantly keeps the sound muffled, assuming that the computer is in the call mode.
To eliminate the possibility of quiet sound problems due to this Windows feature, you can try to disable it and see if the problem persists. Disabled option in sound settings:
Note that this method helps to solve the problem only if the sound is quiet, but in a situation where it wheezes or crackles, the malfunction cannot be eliminated.
Sound problems in Windows 10 due to incorrect playback format
Modern sound card models support almost any audio playback format that can be offered by the Windows operating system. However, if an old card is installed in the computer, this may be a problem.
To go to the playback format settings, you need to go to the "Control Panel" and select "Sound" from the available options. Next, click on the properties of the playback device. A window will open where you need to go to the "Advanced" tab. Set the “Format by default” to “16 bit, 44100 Hz (CD)” and save the changes.
It is worth noting that the 16-bit format at 44100 Hz is supported by almost all sound cards, and it has been used since the early versions of Windows.
If none of the above tips helped to fix the wheezing, crackling and hiss of sound, we recommend trying to check your computer for viruses. It often turns out that a computer is infected with a Trojan or Malware virus, due to which the operating system "freezes", which is accompanied by a temporary disappearance, wheezing or crackling sound.