Are you facing no sound issues on Windows 11? Or maybe you’re suffering from the terrible audio sounds after updating to Windows 11. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I have encountered the same problem and hope this post would help you solve the issue as well.
Before you start, make sure your headset is working properly.
Try these fixes:
These fixes have helped many people. Because of the different devices and environments, you may need to work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
Fix 1: Enable Enhance audio
If you have sound issues or can’t bear an awful sound that goes through your headset, this simple trick may help. We don’t know the mechanism behind the trick yet, but many users have proved it’s a working fix.
- Press the Windows logo key + I (i) key together to open Settings.
- Go to System > Sound > All sound devices and choose your device.
- Scroll down to find Enhance audio. Turn Enhance audio on and then back off.
- Check your PC sound, it should be back to normal.
If this trick doesn’t work for you, please move to the next fix.
Fix 2: Update your audio driver
The Windows 11 no sound issue and other audio issues are usually caused by drivers. Outdated drivers or missing drivers are the reason for many PC problems. To fix it, you need to find the latest and compatible driver for your devices.
You can update the audio driver manually by going to the manufacturer’s official website and downloading the correct driver. Or, you can update the audio driver automatically with Driver Easy if you don’t have the time, patience, or computer skills. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your exact device, and your Windows version, and it will download and install them correctly:
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
(This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you’re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial which includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won’t be charged anything until your 7-day trial has ended.)
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
If this fix doesn’t help, move to the next fix.
Fix 3: Realtek driver issue
If you have Realtek audio on your PC, this fix might be the right one for you. Realtek driver is sometimes corrupted on Windows 11 and it can lead to Windows 11 no sound or other audio issues. Here’s how to fix it.
- Click the Search button on the bottom and type device manager. Then press the Enter key to open it.
- Expand Sound, video and game controllers. Find Realtek audio and right-click on it. Choose Update driver.
- Click Browse my computer for drivers.
- Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
- Check Show compatible hardware. Then click High Definition Audio Device > Next.
- Click Yes in the pop-up window.
- Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
- Check the sound on your PC.
Fix 4: Update your Windows system
Windows 11 will release new updates to fix some issues, so check for updates and it might cure the Windows 11 no sound issue. You can do it manually by following the steps below.
- Press the Windows logo key + I (i) key together to open Settings.
- Click Windows Update > Check for updates.
- Windows will check the latest available updates for you. If you have available updates, Windows 11 will download and install them automatically.
- After the whole process, restart your PC and check the effect.
That’s all the working fixes, hope one of them would help you solve the Windows 11 no sound issue. Some sites suggest you reinstall all the related drivers and reinstall them, but it’s a time-consuming process so we don’t recommend it. If you don’t have any other options, you might want to give it a try.
