My computer says that It can't find any audio output devices. how to fix?

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My computer says that It can't find any audio output devices. how to fix?

Finn Wahamaki 0

I have this issue where my computer can't detect any audio devices, not even my built in speakers. I have tried restarting my computer and updating the drivers but nothing seems to work.

How can i fix this issue?

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Carl-L 1,870 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello Finn Wahamaki

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. It's my pleasure to help you today.

I understand that your computer currently cannot detect any audio output device. I understand how frustrating it can be.

No worries, I'm here to help, please try these steps to see if they helps:

Run Windows Troubleshooter.
- Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters
- Select the "Run" button next to "Audio"
- Restart your PC when the run is complete.
Check audio services.
- Type "Services" on the search bar and press Enter.
- Find "Windows Audio" and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service"
- If they are stopped, right click on them and select "Start".
Make sure no devices is disabled.
- Go to Settings > System > Sound
- Select "More sound settings".
- Check the devices and enable them if any are disabled.
Enable driver I understand that you have updated the driver. However, if the driver is disabled, then an update might not help.
- Type "Device manager" on the search bar and press Enter.
- Find your audio output device.
- Right click on it and select "Enable device" if applicable.
Reinstall driver
- From the Device Manager, right click on the audio output and select "Uninstall driver" (You should uninstall all of them just in case.
- Restart your PC, your driver should be automatically instaleed.
- If it doesn't install automatically. You can download the latest driver on the manufacturer website.

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Finn Wahamaki 0 Reputation points

2025-10-21T15:47:11.6+00:00

I tried everything, but it still won't work. What should I do?
Finn Wahamaki 0 Reputation points

2025-10-21T15:56:47.0666667+00:00

It's also saying that there is no audio device that is connected, and I can't add a device
Carl-L 1,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-10-23T08:13:07.1366667+00:00

Hello Finn Wahamaki

Thanks for getting back to us.

It's unfortunate to hear that it won't work for you. In this case, I suggest that we perform an in-place upgrade on your PC. It will reinstall Windows, replace any corrupted drivers with brand new one and reset configuration while keeping your apps and files.

Disclaimer: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides:

How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - Microsoft Community.

Please let me know if there are any updates.
Carl-L 1,870 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-10-24T09:43:54.28+00:00

Hello Finn Wahamaki

Just checking in to make sure that you have received my reply. Please let me know if you have any updates.

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