How Do You Troubleshoot Computer Audio Issues?
The key to troubleshooting audio problems is to start with the simplest possible cause and work your way up. Making a list of possible problems starting with the simplest can save you a lot of time. Most audio problems are simple to fix, with just a few clicks of the mouse or checking the audio jacks on your sound card. Other problems, such as a bad sound card or cable, will require a little more work. Examine your speakers. Make sure that your speakers are plugged into your PCs audio card, located on the back of your computer. Check the speakers power cord to see if its unplugged. Check the volume settings and mute functions. If you can hear sound from one program, such as Windows Media Player, but not from another, like QuickTime, then the problem is with a certain media device and not your audio device. Open up the “Sound” tab in the control panel to see if the audio device that you are using is set to your default device. The sound control panel also has a troubleshoot button that
