No Sound After Windows 11 24H2 Update? Here’s the Fix!

The Windows 11 24H2 update, while bringing exciting new features, can sometimes cause unexpected issues, like the dreaded “no sound” problem. Don’t worry, this guide will walk you through a series of steps to get your audio back up and running.

Windows 11 24H2 No Sound Fix

1. Update Audio Drivers:

  • Download the latest audio driver for your laptop or PC from the manufacturer’s website. Common audio drivers include:
    • Realtek Audio
    • Synaptics HD Audio
    • NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    • Intel High Definition Audio
  • Install the driver.

2. Device Manager Refresh:

  • Open Device Manager (search for “devmgmt.msc” in the Start Menu).
  • Locate your audio devices (e.g., “Realtek Audio,” “Synaptics HD Audio,” “NVIDIA High Definition Audio”).
  • Uninstall each device. Windows will automatically attempt to reinstall them.
  • Disable the newly reinstalled audio devices.

Alternatively:
Press Windows Key + X and select “Device Manager” (or search for devmgmt.msc in the Start Menu). Expand “Audio inputs and outputs” and “Sound, video and game controllers”. For each audio device listed (speakers, headphones, microphones), right-click and select “Uninstall device”. Don’t worry, Windows will automatically reinstall them. Let this process complete.

Now, repeat the process from step 1. Right-click on each of the newly reinstalled audio devices and select “Disable device”. This crucial step often resolves driver conflicts introduced by the update.

3. Service Restart:

  • Open Services (search for “services.msc”).
  • Find the following services:
    • Windows Audio: Restart the service.
    • Windows Audio Endpoint Builder: Restart the service.

Alternatively:
Press Windows Key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Locate the “Windows Audio” service. Right-click on it and select “Restart”. Next, find the “Windows Audio Endpoint Builder” service. Right-click and select “Restart”.

4. Test and Repeat:

  • Adjust the volume: Move the volume slider up and down to see if any sound is produced from your speakers or headphones.
  • If no sound: Repeat steps 5 and 6.

5. Disable Audio Enhancements:

  • Open Settings (Windows key + I).
  • Go to System > Sound.
  • Select your active audio output device (headphones or speakers).
  • Click “Device properties”.
  • Turn off “Audio enhancements”.

6. Check for Sound:

  • Try playing audio again. Hopefully, you should now have sound!

If the issue persists:

  • Troubleshoot audio: Run the built-in Windows Audio Troubleshooter.
  • System Restore: If the issue started after the 24H2 update, consider performing a System Restore to a point before the update.

Disclaimer: These steps are intended as a general guide. The specific steps and options may vary slightly depending on your system configuration and audio hardware.

I hope this guide helps you resolve the no sound issue after updating to Windows 11 24H2!