Drivers | Installed But No Sound Windows 8

Open the (point to the top-right corner), select Search , type "Sound," and click Settings .

Windows might be trying to send audio to a disconnected monitor (HDMI) or a "ghost" device instead of your speakers.

Even if drivers are active, the background service that manages sound may have crashed or failed to start. Drivers Installed But No Sound Windows 8

In the tab, right-click on an empty area and check both Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices .

Right-click in the bottom-left corner of the screen and select . Open the (point to the top-right corner), select

Highlight your preferred speakers/headphones and click . 3. Run the Audio Troubleshooter

If your audio drivers are installed but you still have no sound in Windows 8, the issue is often caused by a stalled system service or incorrect playback settings. 1. Restart the Windows Audio Service In the tab, right-click on an empty area

If your speakers appear as disabled, right-click them and select .