How Do I Get My Sound Back on Windows 8?
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Move the mouse pointer to the lower left corner of the screen, right-click and then select Control Panel from the menu. Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Sound.

How do I fix my sound on Windows 8?

Fix audio or sound problems in Windows 7, 8, & 10

  1. Apply Updates with Automatic Scan.
  2. Try Windows Troubleshooter.
  3. Check the Sound Settings.
  4. Test your Microphone.
  5. Check Microphone Privacy.
  6. Uninstall Sound Driver from Device Manager and Restart (Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver, if not, try the next step)

How do I reset my sound settings on Windows 8?

Right-click on the Start button, then left-click on Control Panel. Click hardware and sound, then Manage Audio devices in the Sound section, The sound window opens. Click Speakers, then click Set Default, then OK, and close the control panel window.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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