Click on Run next to Playing Audio troubleshooter. In few moments, you will see that Playing Audio troubleshooter has found some problems and fixed them. If troubleshooter found some issues but can't fix them, continue following other methods mentioned next in this guide. Right-click on the Speaker/Headphone icon in the taskbar of your PC. Select Troubleshoot sound problems Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc. Press Enter. Double-click Windows Audio. If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart. Open Device Manager Click on Run next to Playing Audio troubleshooter. In few moments, you will see that Playing Audio troubleshooter has found some problems and fixed them. If troubleshooter found some issues but can't fix them, continue following other methods mentioned next in this guide. Run the Audio Troubleshooter: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help diagnose and fix audio problems. You can find it in Settings Update & Security Troubleshoot Additional troubleshooters Playing Audio. If you are using a Windows 11 device, start by running the automated audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix most audio problems. If you are using an older version of Windows or a mobile device, please skip to General troubleshooting steps. Run the Audio Troubleshooter: Go to Settings System Troubleshoot Other troubleshooters and run the Playing Audio troubleshooter. This tool can help identify and fix common audio issues. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies. If one of these resolves your problem, close the app and continue working. Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter to see if Windows can detect and fix the issue. The next step is to disable Communication Audio Adjustment. Sometimes Windows adjusts volume automatically when it detects communication (e.g., Skype, Teams, etc.). Go to Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. If you are using a Windows 10 device, start by running the automated Audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix this audio problem. Use the audio troubleshooter if you experience issues with sound on your computer. In the Search bar, enter audio troubleshooter. If asked to consent to proceed with diagnostics, select Yes. Allow a few moments for the scan to complete. Follow prompts or steps until issues are resolved. Start. If you are using a Windows 10 device, start by running the automated Audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix this audio problem.