8 Things To Try If Your Headphones Are Not Working In Windows
Before you start pulling your hair out
I like to listen to music on my headphones while working on something because it stops the chatter in my head, and helps me focus on the task at hand. It also puts me in a relaxed mood so I’m not stressed about time and deadlines, and improves my productivity altogether.
Few things are more annoying than when my headphones stop working in the middle of a song. However, over time, I’ve learned to figure out some quick fixes and other advanced solutions to some of the troubleshooting issues I’ve had with my pair.
This post lists some of the tried and tested things you can do when you find your headphones not working in Windows.
Also, feel free to check out our YouTube channel andwatch the short videowe created that goes over most of the items in this article.
Causes Of Headphone Not Working In Windows
Some of the common problems you may face with your headphones include a damaged cable, headphone jack not working,Bluetooth connectivity issues, inability to sync audio with video, or to turn noise-cancellation on or off.
These are just a few issues though, but they can be as varied as the number of headphone models available.
Among the causes of headphones not working in Windows include incompatible operating system and drivers, or after installing a Windows Update, which may break the headphone and other components in your computer.
Many users who updated their Windows 10 computers with the1903 updatereported that their computers weren’t recognizing their headphones, so theycouldn’t hear anythingeven though the speakers worked fine.
This is usually a system problem, but it could also indicate an issue with the headphones.
Fix Headphones Not Working In Windows
Preliminary Checks
Use the Windows Troubleshooter
To do this, right-click the sound/speaker icon on your taskbar and selectTroubleshoot Sound Problems.
Select yourheadphonesand then clickNext.
If you get a prompt asking you to open audio enhancements, clickNo. Do not open Audio Enhancements.
Use the Audio Troubleshooter
Update Sound Card Drivers
Rollback Drivers
The audio and/orBluetoothdrivers can be rolled back to an older version in the event that a Windows Update triggered the problem with your headphones. If there was no update, then you need to update the drivers to the newest version available.
To roll back a driver, follow these steps:
Note: If there was no update, then you need to update the drivers to the newest version available.
Install the Latest Windows Updates
If you find your headphones not working in Windows after installing a Windows Update, uninstall the update and restart your computer.
Alternatively,get a patchfor it by checking for newer updates released by Microsoft.
Perform a System Restore
A System Restore takes you back to where you were before the problem with your headphones began.
Repair or Replace
If none of the above fixes resolved the headphones not working in Windows problem, you could take your computer or headphones to the repairman if they’re still under warranty. Alternatively, get a replacement if the headphones are the problem.
Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio
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