how to fix default audio in my pc

Ganesh Stn 0 Reputation points
2025-09-06T08:05:58.6466667+00:00

my laptop audio not working and icon also shown as X mark

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers
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  1. Kapil Arya 35,896 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-06T09:21:31.3333333+00:00

    Open Device Manager, check if you've audio driver installed.

    Try updating audio drivers to latest version.

    Or if you've already updated them, try to roll back previous version to see if that works.

    Run Playing Audio troubleshooter from Settings app > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Let us know what it reports back.

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  2. hidaka 52,501 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-08T16:15:27.5533333+00:00

    Your laptop may be experiencing a fatal malfunction. If a clean reinstall of Windows does not restore audio, have it repaired by the manufacturer or purchase an alternative USB audio device.

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