How to Fix No Playback Devices on Windows 10

by john smith manager

You will face ‘no playback devices on Windows 10’ issue when you pair your headphones to your Window 10 PC. The computer will fail to detect the playback devices, resulting in loss of sound. Do you want to fix this issue? Then, go through the instructions given below.

Here’s How to Fix No Playback Devices on Windows 10

Find the Playback Devices on Windows 10

You need to right-click on the Volume symbol.
It is given at the end right-hand side of the display.
Select the Playback devices option.
Change the View option into the Large icons option.
Then, find and press on the Sounds option for opening a new menu.
You need to click on the Playback option of the Sound menu.
You have to right-click in the center of the menu.
Go through the sections given near the Show Disabled Devices option.
Click on the Show Disconnected Devices option.
Now, you will get the headphones option on the screen.
You need to left-click on a new headphones option.
Press on the Set Default option.

Uninstalling Realtek HD Sound Software

Press on the Start option.
Go to the Control Panel.
Additionally, press on the gear symbol.
It will open the settings tab.
Choose the View as – Category option.
It is located in the Control Panel menu.
You will get the Control Panel menu at the upper right-hand side.
Press on the Uninstall a Program option.
This option is given below the Programs column.
In case you are currently using the Settings application, press on the Apps option.
It will launch the menu list of all the software which you have already installed on the computer.
Find the Realtek HD Audio Manager option.
You will get this option in the Control Panel.
Otherwise, find it in the Settings tab.
Press on the Uninstall option.
Now, you will get the uninstall wizard on the desktop.
Press on the Finish option after completing the uninstallation procedure.
You need to start the system again.
Now, you need to check whether this issue is fixed or not.

Changing the Microphone Settings

You need to right-click on the Volume symbol.
It is given at the end right-hand side of the display.
Select the Recording devices option.
Additionally, go to the Control Panel menu on your Windows computer.
Change the View option into the Large icons option.
Find and press on the Sounds button.
It will launch the same menu.
Remain in the Recording menu.
It is located in the Sound option.
You have to right-click on a new Stereo Mix entry.
Press on the Enable option.
This option is for activating it.
You need to left-click on it.
Press on the Properties option.
It is given on the right-hand side of the menu.
Go to the Listen option.
Go through the checkbox.
It is given near Listen to this device option.
Select the second audio option.
Press on the OK button.

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