It will automatically run diagnostics and attempt to fix most audio problems. Run windows media player troubleshooter If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select run to start that troubleshooter
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Windows troubleshooters get help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices
Here's a few of the more common ones.
After you run any troubleshooter, get help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies If one of these resolves your problem, close the app and continue working. Select the type of troubleshooting you want to do, then select run the troubleshooter Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the screen.
Try running the automated audio troubleshooter in the get help app Get help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to fix most sound and audio issues. Run the recording audio troubleshooter Select settings > update & security > troubleshoot > additional troubleshooters
Select the recording audio troubleshooter
Make sure that the microphone or headset is connected correctly to your computer Make sure that the microphone is positioned correctly Increase the volume of your microphone. Here are solutions to some common problems with audio in windows media center
You can also try running a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common sound playback problems, or a troubleshooter to diagnose and fix common cd or dvd drive problems. Select start > settings > update & security > troubleshoot > additional troubleshooters Next, under get up and running, select windows update > run the troubleshooter.