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From my own experience, I can say that users most often encounter the problem of quiet sound when reinstalling Windows OS (less often when replacing equipment with new ones).
In general, there is a quiet difference: if you turn up the volume to 100%, and the sound is barely audible, then the problem is obvious, but if you expect the volume from a budget laptop to be like music. center - no comments here, my article is unlikely to help you.
In this article I want to give several reasons why the sound may deteriorate (crackling, grinding) and the volume may decrease. In general, I will give tips on increasing the volume. So...
Causes of quiet sound. How to amplify the sound!
1) “Fine” sound tuning: loudness compensation and communication
Now about something more interesting - about communication...
There is such an option in Windows as “communication” - the point is that “smart” Windows reduces the volume when using the computer for conversations (i.e., as if it does a plus for you - so that you can hear the interlocutor better). But it happens that this option works very poorly - and it always reduces the sound, and not just during conversations...
To check this: click on sound icon in the tray (next to the clock) and open the “Sounds” link (see screenshot below). Then open the tab "Connection" and set the slider "no action required" (see point 2-3 on the screen below). Save the settings and restart your computer (the last step is mandatory!). Then test what the volume is.
A few words about loudness compensation
There is another option in Windows that can significantly affect the volume. We're talking about subtleness - special option to eliminate loudness differences taking into account the peculiarities of human perception. If you have problems with quiet sound, I recommend this enable option .
To do this you need to go to settings "SOUND", open tab "Play" , then select your playback source (speakers, headphones) and go to them properties (see screenshot below, arrow 1-2).
Then open the "Improvements" tab and in the properties find the option "Loudness" - turn it on, save the settings and check the sound quality again (by the way, in Windows 8.1 this option is called a little differently - “Advanced features/volume equalization”).
Loudness compensation
2) Checking connectors and wires
One of the most common causes of sound distortion, noise, crackling, and decreased volume is poor contact between the speakers of the speakers (headphones) and the computer sound card.
This most often occurs due to “broken” connectors and plugs, as well as damage to the wire insulation (an example of a torn headphone wire is shown in the photo below). If such defects appear, I recommend replacing the wire (or re-soldering it, if you have such experience...).
Broken headphone wire
In general, a wire tear may not be “visible” - i.e. the braid on top will be unharmed, while the copper core inside will be damaged. Try to twist the wire, and if the sound disappears or appears, there is distortion - the problem is obvious.
You can also check your headphones (speakers) by connecting them to another PC (tablet, music center, etc.). If the problem is related to the connectors on the sound card, then either repair it or use an external sound card. Now, for example, there are such “babies” the size of a regular flash drive, while many of them can produce sound quality no worse than built-in sound cards.
3) Checking and updating drivers
Drivers are to blame for every 3-4th sound problem! More precisely, their absence, or the wrong version for a given OS.
In general, most often, if there are problems with the sound driver, there is no sound at all (I apologize for the tautology). But it happens that there was (for example) Windows 7 - and then it was updated to Winodws 8/10. According to my observations, after such an update, there are problems with sound...
In Device Manager, open the tab "Sound, gaming and video devices" . This tab should display your sound card (for example, in the screenshot below - Realtek High Definition Audio).
If instead the tab is empty, or you see the “Unknown device” icon with a question mark, then there is no driver.
Important! If you have problems with audio drivers, I recommend reading the following article:
To update the driver on Windows - just right-click on the device (for which you are updating drivers), and select from the context menu "Update drivers" (arrow 1-2 on the screenshot below).
For example, the screenshot below shows the program (available from the link above) Driver Booster, with which you can update the sound driver in 1 click... Convenient? Comfortable!
Update audio driver in 1 click!
4) Setting up an audio driver: using Realtek as an example
The volume also depends on the settings of the audio driver (and on the version of the driver itself, but this was discussed a little higher. I propose to consider the settings based on one of the most popular drivers - Realtek...
4.1 Device selection
When you connect any device to the input of a sound card, as a rule, a message from the Realtek driver pops up asking you to indicate what kind of device you connected. The volume level also depends on the correct type of device.
In some cases, forced switching of the device type helps: from headphones to speakers (or vice versa). Try both options.
Note: to open the window for selecting the type of device to be connected, try removing the plug from the speakers (headphones) from the sound card and inserting it again.
4.2 Adjusting the playback volume level
In the Realtek sound card control panel there are several volume sliders (something like a mixer in Windows). For example, if your Front slider is set to 60% (and the speakers are connected to the front side of the system unit), then until you raise it to 100%, the sound will not get louder!
So a simple tip: open the mixer in Realtek and set all the volume sliders (that will be there) to 100%!
Addition! If you have headphones (speakers) connected to the front panel of the system unit, try connecting them to the back side.
If you have weak sound only when watching movies or listening to music, then most likely the problem is in the audio-video codecs (or players).
The advice here is simple: REMOVE completely all codecs from the system and try installing the K-Lite Codec Pack (detailed description here:). Moreover, when installing, be sure to turn on the mode "Lots of stuff", as in the screenshot below. This way you will get all the necessary and modern codecs for today).
How to install codecs correctly...
By the way, pay attention to the VLC player - it is not only good for playing network video, but also for watching video from your hard drive. It has an option by increasing the sound volume up to 125%!
Best codecs (in my opinion) -
10 Free Players for Windows -
6) Programs to enhance volume
Programs to increase volume on a computer -
- installed, configured once and it works (starts every time you turn on the computer);
- increase the volume up to 500%!
- supports all popular programs, games, players, etc.: Skype, ICQ, Windows Media Player, etc.
That's all for me. I hope at least one recommendation works!
Thanks in advance for any additions on the topic. Good luck!
Greetings, dear friends! I work in a digital equipment store, and often customers come to me with rather unusual problems, for example, how to increase the sound on a laptop if the volume is already at maximum. This may not seem like very useful information, but in fact many devices sound excessively quiet, even when the volume is set high using standard methods.
Increase the volume in Windows 7
Due to the fact that Windows 7 remains popular among a wide range of users, let's start our analysis with it. You can increase the speaker volume using standard OS tools. In this case, we are interested in the “Volume Mixer”. It is located in the tray and is opened by clicking on the volume icon. In the window that opens, you need to set the maximum or minimum sound for all running applications. This is quite convenient, because it is possible to fine-tune, in particular, notifications in Opera on websites will sound quite quiet, and music will sound loud. Likewise, the general volume control does not affect individual programs. As you move the general slider, the volume in running applications will decrease and increase proportionally.
The second way to make the sound volume higher is to go into the settings of the device that plays the sound. To do this, we will again need to bring up the menu on the speaker icon and select “Playback devices”. On the desired element, click properties and go to the “sound improvement” tab; on Windows 7 it can be called “Advanced features”. Here you should check the “Loudness” checkbox.
These manipulations should make the device louder and provide better sound quality.
The sound is adjusted in the same way, even if it goes through headphones. The difference is that in the settings you should select headphones and set the desired values for playback through them, and not the standard laptop speakers.
Setting up Windows 8 and 10 OS
Windows 8 and 10, unlike previous versions, have a “Volume equalization” item in the speaker settings. It is still located at the same address - RMB on the volume icon - playback devices - speaker properties - additional features.
In some cases, on Windows 10, by default, the volume icon is not displayed in the area next to the clock. In this case, the volume level is adjusted from the keyboard (keys). Quite often this is even more convenient, because to make it louder during the game you will have to minimize it. And using hot keys on the keyboard you can adjust it without interruption. The location of hot keys may differ for all manufacturers; for example, Asus has separate buttons located on the F keys, while HP may have them located on the letter keys and can be activated by simultaneously pressing the FN key.
Another advantage of Windows 10 is the ability to enable the equalizer and fine-tune it. This can be done in the same speaker settings. After the user checks the equalizer box, its window will open. Here you need to understand that weak sound on a laptop will increase when all sliders are set to 100%, but the possibility that the sound will deteriorate is very high. This will be especially felt by those who use headphones.
Using third party programs
Any OS provides an option for working with sound not only using native Windows 8 or any other version. To be able to adjust the sound, you can try installing third-party programs.
Sometimes users have a question - how to adjust the sound in Skype, and here you need to adjust not only the sound, but also the microphone. This video calling application is good because in its settings you can adjust the volume of the microphone and speakers. Moreover, there is an automatic and manual mode.
Conclusion
Today I talked about how to make the sound louder on a laptop. Sometimes it happens that none of the proposed options has an effect. In this case, it will be useful to update the sound device drivers, and, if necessary, buy speakers. Even an inexpensive option will sound louder than the original speakers.
Thank you for your attention! Sincerely, Rostislav Kuzmin.
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Instructions
Download SRS Audio Essentials from the link in the Resources section of this article. Install the program. After installation the program automatically and demo sound. Minimize the SRS Audio Essentials window.
Click the "Start" button, select "Control Panel". Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices in Windows XP or Sound in Windows Vista and Windows 7. You may have to click the Classic View or View: Small Icons button to see the option.
Make sure your default audio device is set to: SRS Labs Audio Essentials. If so, the program is installed correctly. Close the control panel window and return to the SRS Audio Essentials window.
Turn on your audio player, select a music file and start playing it to check the sound quality.
Click on the menu next to the Content option and select Music. This optimizes the sound according to the type of content you are playing. In addition to music, you can select Movie, Games and Voice.
Click the button next to the Auto Tech option to open the Technology menu. Select WOW HD from the drop-down menu. WOW HD optimizes stereo audio for playback on dual-channel systems such as laptops and headphones.
Click the Advanced Controls button to configure WOW HD settings. These settings allow you to adjust the level as well as the size of the stereo field to improve the sound. After this, the sound quality of the laptop increases significantly.
Sources:
- SRS Audio Essentials Description and Download Page
Music is truly a wonderful resource for recuperation and relaxation. With the help of music, we can create the mood we want - we can get in the mood for energetic action and relax perfectly after a hard day at work. In order to maximize the pleasure of listening to your favorite music, we can improve its sound.
Instructions
To change the playback volume of a track, you can set the volume to computer, and change the volume of the track itself. To do this you need to use a music editor. Normalize the track's audio level to the level you want and save.
Video on the topic
A game running on a computer is not always enjoyable for the player. Default settings affect video quality, sound transmission and other factors that affect the overall attractiveness games.
You will need
- Computer, computer game.
Instructions
Once you install a game on your PC, you can set certain parameters for it that will affect games and gameplay. These parameters can be configured directly in the interface of the running application. So what do you need to do to improve quality games?
First of all, launch the game with permissions. To do this, right-click on the shortcut games, then select “Run as”. A window will appear in which you need to opposite the “Administrator” user. After selecting the administrator, click "OK" and wait for it to launch games.
Once the main menu becomes available to you games, you need to go to the settings section by clicking on the corresponding entry. Once here, you will see sections such as: “Settings”, “Settings”, “Settings”. If the sound settings have little to interest you, then the video settings deserve special attention.
Go to the "Video Settings" section. In this section you need to set all indicators to . You can also set the desired resolution for games. After all changes, save the settings. The game will automatically reboot, after which you will be able to play with higher quality video accompaniment.
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The absence of , as in desktop computers, is almost always a consequence of its incorrect configuration. The reason may lie in either a banal volume adjustment or in setting up the functions of the sound card. To get sound back, you need to perform a number of settings on your laptop.
Instructions
If the problem is not resolved, use the standard mixer - a Windows utility for adjusting sound settings, in most cases this will be the Realtek AC97 Audio panel. The mixer has a variety of sliders designed to adjust volume, balance, and frequencies. Here you need to pay attention to the Mute All checkbox; it must be cleared. If there is no sound from certain devices, such as Microphone, CD or DVD, you need to adjust the corresponding sliders.
Sources:
- how to fix sound on computer
The Windows Vista operating system provides many options for changing various settings so that each user can tailor the interface to work in the way that best suits them. In particular, this concerns the settings sound and selection of individual sound effects to accompany events.
Instructions
Each Windows Vista user has his own specific way of working with a computer. Therefore, the policy of this operating system is to flexibly configure parameters, which allows you to more individually build an interface and sound for work, thereby increasing the efficiency of your work.
For settings sound open Control Panel. This can be done through the Start button. On the panel, go to the “Hardware and Sound” section.
In the window that opens, you will see all the devices used while the system is running. Find the “Sound” section, it contains three subsections: “Adjusting volume”, “Changing system sounds” and “Managing sound devices”.
In the “Volume” window, which appears when you select the first subsection, there are two controls by default sound. The first one, called “Device”, is responsible for playback sound through speakers or headphones. The second, “Windows Sounds,” controls the volume of system sounds that accompany various events. This setting can also be accessed from the bottom right of the screen on the taskbar.
The “Change system sounds” subsection controls the settings of Windows sound effects. The default sound scheme is set to a standard one, which can be changed. To do this, on the “Sounds” tab, select the desired line from the “Program events” list, then the desired melody from the “Sounds” drop-down list.
You can add your own sound files using the Browse button. The setting also provides the opportunity to listen to the selected recording by clicking the “Check” button. In addition to the standard scheme sound Vista provides a complete absence of sound, which can be set by selecting the “No” scheme. sound" When you have finished changing the settings, click Apply and close the window.
The third subsection is called “Managing audio devices.” Here, on the Playback or Recording tabs, you can configure new audio devices or change the settings of existing ones. To do this, select a device from the list and click “Properties”. Changed parameters can be checked using the “Configure” command. When finished, click “Apply” for the new settings to take effect.
Often, while working, new owners of mobile personal computers have the following question: “How to turn on the sound on a laptop?” It is his solution that this material will be devoted to. There are many reasons that lead to this problem. Each of them will be discussed in detail in the article presented to your attention.
Test
So, how to turn on sound on a laptop? First you need to find out what the problem is. To do this, you need to close all applications and go to the audio controller control panel. It is usually located in the lower right corner of the desktop, on the taskbar. The appearance of its label depends on the device manufacturer. For example, Realtek brand devices use a bright orange speaker. Next, go to the audio controller and go to the “Speakers” tab, and then move to the “Speaker Configuration” tab. The acoustic system is depicted on it. To begin, click on the left audio signal output device, after which a test signal should immediately appear. Then we perform a similar procedure for the right speaker. If the sound does not appear, then the problem is either in the operating system or in the hardware resources of the mobile computer. But if sound appears when closing a program, then you need to check its settings. This procedure must be performed at each stage of the operation. After all, somehow you need to check whether a positive result has been achieved, whether the functionality of the speaker system has been restored. By the way, the above option is the easiest way to turn on sound on a laptop.
Just turned off the sound on the keyboard
The most common reason why a mobile PC user thinks about how to turn on sound on a laptop is to turn it off from the keyboard. Each such device has an extended functional keyboard. Its symbols are indicated in blue or red (each manufacturer has its own way). Among them there are three keys with the loudspeaker logo. On the first of them it is crossed out - with its help the speaker system is completely turned off. The second speaker is shown with one arc (on some models of mobile personal computers it is replaced by a triangle pointing down, or an arrow with exactly the same direction) - reducing the sound. The last, third key is the complete opposite of the previous one - it increases the volume. It shows a speaker with three waves (maybe a triangle, an upward direction, or an arrow). You can activate their input using a special key - "Fn". It is usually located in the very bottom row of the keyboard between "Windows" and "Alt". Therefore, we hold down “Fn” and the key that shows a speaker with three waves (or an arrow pointing up, or a triangle with exactly the same direction). Before using this method, you need to look at the state of the audio service icon. If it shows a red crossed out circle, then this method can really be applied. Otherwise, if the shortcut on the taskbar looks normal, there is no point in using this method.
Soundbar
Keyboard drivers are not always installed correctly. In this case, using "Fn" and the increase key will not give the desired result. Alternatively, you can use a soundbar. Its shortcut in the form of a white speaker is located in the lower right corner of the monitor screen. Click on it with the right mouse button. In the list that opens, select “Mixer”. Next, in the mixer panel, raise the overall volume slider up. After this, we must check for the presence of a sound signal. Another function that this system utility performs is improving the sound on a laptop through an expanded set of parameters. To do this, just click on the logo at the top, and in the window that opens, set the required volume and signal amplification levels. The problem of low sound on the laptop is solved in a similar way.
Reboot
After the necessary manipulations have been done with the keyboard and soundbar, and the sound still does not appear, you need to completely restart the mobile computer. To do this, perform the following sequence of actions:
- We go to “Start”, then to the triangle next to the button that says “Shut down”.
- In the list that opens, select “Reboot”.
- We are waiting for the end of this operation and performing testing according to the previously described method.
BIOS
Another possibility that there are problems with sound on the laptop is to disable the sound card in the BIOS. In this case, you need to log into the basic input/output system and perform the following steps:
- We turn on the completely switched off laptop.
- When the first image appears on the screen, find out how to enter the basic settings next to the text “Press X to Setup”. In this case, “X” is the information we are interested in. Press this key or their combination. Everything needs to be done promptly. If the manufacturer’s logo is displayed when starting the PC, you need to press “ESC” before this to hide it.
- In the BIOS go to the “Advanced” section.
- Next, use the cursor keys to find the item whose name contains the word “Audio”. It must be set to "enabled". It can be set using either the "F5" and "F6" or "PgDn" and "PgUp" keys.
- Once the desired result is obtained, press “F10”. In response to the request, we save the changes made.
- After the reboot, we must carry out the testing procedure.
The reasons that could lead to the sound system turning off in this way could be the following: either someone made a joke on you or you have a virus on your computer.
Driver
At the final stage of recovery, we install the drivers. They allow you to install sound on your laptop and organize its output. The installation version of this software can be taken from the official website of the device manufacturer or found on the CD that is included with your mobile computer. We launch it and, following the instructions of the wizard, install the drivers. At the end, it is recommended to completely reboot the machine and only then test for sound.
Audio service
Another possible reason for the lack of sound on a laptop is that the audio service is not running. To launch it, perform the following manipulations:
- Go to “Start”.
- Open the “Control Panel”.
- Then you need to expand “Administration”.
- Go to the “Services” tab.
- Find “Windows Audio” and launch it.
After this, an icon in the form of a white speaker will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. If you wish, you can further implement sound amplification on your laptop. To do this, go to the mixer according to the previously described method and open the advanced settings. On the tab, check the box next to “Equalizer”. We make a single click on the button with three dots. Set all sliders in the new window to maximum and save the changes. But it makes sense to do this in cases where the speakers on your mobile computer are quiet.
Speakers or sound card?
All stages have been completed, but there is no result: there was still no sound. In this case, most likely, the problems are hidden in the hardware resources of the mobile personal computer. Now we need to find out what exactly is not working for us. To do this, we connect an external one, for example, headphones, to the green output of the laptop, and carry out testing using the previously described method. If sound appears, then the speakers are faulty. Otherwise, you have problems with your sound card. A logical question arises: “How to restore sound on a laptop in each of these cases?” The first one is very simple. We take the laptop to a service center, where they will replace the inoperative speakers. But in the event of a sound card failure, everything is much more complicated. It cannot be removed from the main PC board. The only solution in this case is to use speakers or speakers that are connected via a USB interface.
Results
As part of this material, a step-by-step guide was provided on how to turn on sound on a laptop. By following all the recommendations, in most cases you can restore the functionality of the speaker system of your mobile computer. The exception in this case is the failure of the sound card or speakers. But even with such a complex breakdown of a computer, possible solutions to this problem are proposed.
There are different reasons for the lack of sound on a laptop. Sometimes they are quite simple, but in other cases it takes a long time to find the fault. In any case, before you start troubleshooting, you will need to understand what exactly needs to be fixed.
Reasons for no sound
Often the reason for the lack of sound on a laptop is the user's actions. For example, you downloaded new drivers or tried to update existing ones, but due to inexperience or some other reason, you did something incorrectly, after which the sound disappeared. Actually, you shouldn’t despair, since almost everything can be fixed.
It is quite common that the sound card has failed. In this case, it will most likely need to be replaced. In addition, the problem may be with the sound speakers. Check that they are connected correctly and securely. Also connect headphones to the sound output. If there is sound in them, then the speakers are faulty. Now let's look at how to restore sound on a Windows 7 laptop, depending on the problem that arose.
What to do if there is no sound
So, let's go to the Start menu and select Control Panel. Right-click on Computer, and in the list that appears, click Properties - Device Manager.
If there is a yellow circle with an exclamation mark next to the inscription Sound devices, then the drivers have simply failed. This can be fixed by installing new ones or updating existing ones. Read how to quickly update your sound card drivers. Usually the laptop comes with a disk with utilities, so you just need to download them again.
In addition, a similar problem may occur if you reinstalled the OS. Developers do not always include a disk with the necessary drivers with the laptop. In this case, before restoring sound on a Windows XP laptop, you will need to visit the website of the manufacturer of the technical device. On the Internet resource you will need the Downloads section. Here, using the search, you should find and select the necessary drivers. Next, install them on your computer. Don't forget to check which operating systems the program works with, otherwise your actions may lead to nothing.
After installing the drivers, restart your laptop. Now check how the sound works. If it still doesn't show up, then the problem is something else. Initially, you can check the functionality of the drivers using special testers. For example, use programs such as Multimedia Mark or Sound Check.
The problem may also be due to incorrect settings. They help you adjust volume, frequencies, balance, etc. You can change these settings using the mixer. This utility on laptops most often has five sliders, which can be moved to make the necessary changes. Check if they are all installed correctly. You will learn how to properly configure the sound on your computer from this.
If the sound disappeared after you installed utilities or any programs, then you will need to follow these steps. Click Start-All Programs. Now go to the Standard section, where we will need to click on the Service link. In them, select the line System Restore. Now you need to select a restore point when there was sound. After downloading, check the speakers.
All of the above methods are quite accessible even to beginners. Therefore, if there is no sound on your laptop, first try to do what is recommended. If all else fails, you may have to contact a repair shop. This should be done if you are not confident in your abilities. But usually the problem is solved quite simply, and all actions do not take much time.
