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Reset All Audio Settings on Windows 11 [Quick Steps]

Knowing how to reset sound settings on Windows 11 can be helpful

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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While your Windows OS is more than capable of managing sound on your PC, you will still need to intervene and reset sound settings in case you are facing audio issues or glitches.

That being said, with the aesthetic changes made by Microsoft in Windows 11, it has become harder for some users to zero in on these settings.

Before we dive into the solutions, know that we can also offer assistance if yourWindows 11 PC has nosoundat all.

Why do I need to reset my Windows 11 sound settings?

You don’t necessarily need to do so, but when problems start interfering with how you do things on your PC, you might want to do something about it.

Like when yourWindows 11 OS doesn’t recognize your headphones, there are some causes that trigger this behavior.

If you have sound problems, know that it can happen because:

But don’t worry, after going through this guide all your Windows 11 sound-related problems will surely be history.

How do I reset all the sound settings on Windows 11?

1. Reset from the Settings app

PressWin+Ito accessSettings.

2.Click on theSystemtab, then selectSound.

Go toVolume Mixer.

4.Press theResetbutton.

Close the window.

If you’re looking to reset all sound settings on your Windows 11 PC, you need to look no further than Windows Settings. From theVolume Mixersection, you can complete the reset in a few clicks.

2. Uninstall/re-install the audio driver

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3. Restart Windows audio services

4. Use Windows troubleshooter

5. Reset system sounds to default

These are the process you are looking at when you are having issues with the sound on your Windows 11-powered PC or laptop.

We’ve also prepared an interesting article bout what you can do if yourgaming sounds simply stop on your Windows 11 device.

Leave a comment below and tell us if this article has helped you fix your sound-related Windows 11 problems.

Reset All Audio Settings on Windows 11 [Quick Steps]#

Why do I need to reset my Windows 11 sound settings?#

How do I reset all the sound settings on Windows 11?#

1. Reset from the Settings app#

2. Uninstall/re-install the audio driver#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

3. Restart Windows audio services#

4. Use Windows troubleshooter#

5. Reset system sounds to default#