No sound from your computer

Checks for speakers, headphones and volume.

Updated September 21, 2026

  1. Check the volume icon at the bottom right. Make sure sound is not muted and the volume is up.
  2. Check the volume knob and power switch on any external speakers or headset.
  3. Select the volume icon, then the arrow beside the volume slider, and choose the right output, such as Speakers or your headset.
  4. Unplug headphones or a headset and plug them in again.
  5. Restart the computer.
Good to know

If sound works in some programs but not others, check the volume inside that program too.