How to Fix Windows 10 HDMI Audio Not Working

David Darlington

05July2021 • Saved in:

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HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is one of the best things that ever happened to the streaming world. With a simple HDMI cable, you can easily stream uncompressed media with clearer video and crisper sound. But as useful as HDMI technology has been, it's not without its problems. One of the most common issues reported by users is with sound, or should we say lack of sound. Most users say that in most cases the video quality is good, but the sound is just non-existent.

If this is what happens when you try to use your HDMI cable to stream video, this article will prove very useful for you. In this document, we are going to look at some of the most effective solutions to this problem, providing you with simple steps to follow.

Part1: Why Doesn't Audio Work Through HDMI?

Part2: How to Fix Windows 10 HDMI Audio Not Working

Part3: Recover lost data from Windows with Recoverit

Part1: Why Doesn't Audio Work Through HDMI?

This problem can be caused by several factors. The problem may be with the computer, the HDMI cable itself, or the monitor or TV you are connecting to. Therefore, the best way to test all three is to first connect the HDMI cable to another computer. If there is no sound, the problem may be with the cable itself or with the monitor/TV. You can also try using another HDMI cable. If the sound still does not work, the problem may be with the PC or the TV/monitor.

Other reasons can be a malfunction, missing or outdated graphics drives, and a software issue with the PC. All of these problems can be solved using one or more of the solutions that we will see in the next part of this article.

Part 2: How to Fix Windows 10 HDMI Audio Not Working

Here are the most effective ways to fix Windows 10 HDMI not working issue;

Method1: Restart your computer

Since this issue can be caused by either settings or software glitch, the first thing to do is to restart the computer. Restarting the computer can eliminate some of the conflicting settings and system bugs that could be causing the problem.

To restart the computer, simply click on the Start menu and then select the "Power" button to click "Restart" from the power options presented. Wait for the computer to restart and then check if the issue has been resolved.

Method2: Set HDMI as Default Playback Device

You can also solve this problem by making the HDMI output as the default audio playback device. To do this, follow these simple steps;

Step 1:

Use Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the run dialog box. Type "mmsys.CPL" then click "OK"

2nd step :

In the window that appears, click on the "Playback" tab and then plug in the HDMI cable. It should appear in the device list usually under the name of the TV or monitor you are using. If it does not appear, right-click anywhere in the list and check “Show disabled devices” and “Show disconnected devices”

Step3:

When you see the HDMI audio device listed here, right click on it and select "Enable". Now click on it again to select it and then click "Set as Default". Click “OK”

Method3: Update your audio drivers

Outdated audio drivers can cause this problem and many others. So you may want to check that your computer's audio drivers are up to date and if not, update them. To do this, follow these simple steps;

Step 1:

Open the Run dialog again as we did in the first method above. Type “devmgmt.msc”, then press Enter.

2nd step:

Expand the “Sound, video and game controller” option, then right-click on the Audio Service Driver. Select “Update Driver Software”

Step3:

Select “Search automatically for updated driver software” and the computer will search for driver updates online to install them.

Method4: Enable Audio Controllers

Audio controllers determine the behavior of your computer's audio system. Disabling them may cause the audio system to malfunction. Here's how to turn them back on.

Step 1:

Open the run dialog and type “devmgmt.msc” again. Click "OK" to continue.

2nd step:

Click on “View” in the top menu, then check “Show hidden files”

Step 3:

Click on the "System Devices" section to expand it, then look for audio controllers such as "High Definition Audio Controller"

Step4:

Right-click on it and select "Properties". Click on the "Driver" tab, then select "Enable".

Step5:

Repeat this process for all other audio controllers, then restart the PC when prompted.

Method5:Update graphics card drivers

You should also consider updating the graphics card drivers. Here's how to do it;

Step 1:

Type “Device Manager” into the search icon, then select the first result that appears

2nd step :

Select the graphics card drivers to expand, then right-click on the ones you want to update. Click “Update Driver”

Step3:

Select “Search automatically for updated driver software” and Windows will find the latest driver update online and install it.

If updating the drivers does not work, the best thing to do may be to uninstall the graphics and audio drivers. Follow these simple steps to do so;

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Step 1:

Type “Uninstall a program” in the search box and click on the first result.

2nd step:

Find the device or drivers in the list. Double click on the driver to start the process.

Once the driver is uninstalled, restart your PC.

By the way, if you're using a Dell computer,

see this article

to solve the audio not working issue.

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Part 3: Recover Lost Windows Data with Recoverit

Quite often, malfunctions in the Windows system can lead to data loss on the PC. In such situation, you need to search for a good data recovery tool that can help you recover your lost data easily and quickly. One of the most reliable data recovery programs on the market is

Recoverit Data Recovery

. It can help you easily recover missing data on your device as it has one of the highest recovery rates in the industry.

Some of its other most notable features are:

It can be used to recover more than 1000 different data types including video, audio, photos, documents and many more.

It can also recover data from any drive, including USB drives, external hard drives, etc., regardless of how the data was lost in the first place. Common scenarios include accidental deletion, system crashes, and even malware and viruses.

It is very easy to use, allowing users to recover data in minutes and in 3 simple steps

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Follow these simple steps to recover data from your device's hard drive using Recoverit;

Step1: Choose Drive Location

Download and install Recoverit on your computer, then double-click the program icon on your computer to run it. In the main window, select the drive that contains the missing data, in this case the hard drive and click "Start"

Step 2: Scan the selected location

Recovery will immediately begin scanning the selected drive for missing data. The process may take some time depending on the amount of data on the drive and the type of data on the drive.

If you see the files you are looking for during the scan, you can press "Pause" or "Stop" key to complete the process.

Step 3: Preview and Recover Files

The program will then display all recovered files on that drive. You can preview a file by clicking on the file. A thumbnail of the file will appear on the right panel.

You can also click the "Preview" button to open the pop-up window with the file.

You can then click "Recover" to save the recovered file.

Whenever you have sound issues, especially HDMI sound issues, the solutions discussed above should be able to help you. If you have any questions about the processes outlined above or any other issues, let us know in the comments section below and we'll be happy to help you in any way we can.

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