How to Fix Sound Problems in Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

Check Volume and Audio Output:
- Ensure the volume is turned up and not muted.
- Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar and check Output device to make sure the correct device (headphones, speakers) is selected.
Run the Audio Troubleshooter:
- Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshoot sound problems.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to let Windows automatically detect and fix common audio issues.

Restart Audio Services:
- Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
- Scroll to Windows Audio, right-click, and select Restart.
Check Audio Drivers:
- Go to Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers.
- Right-click your audio device, select Update driver, and choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
Set Default Audio Device:
- Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar, select Open Sound settings, and ensure the correct output device is set as default.

Disable Audio Enhancements:
- In Sound settings (right-click sound icon > Sounds > Playback tab), right-click your audio device, select Properties, go to the Enhancements tab, and check Disable all enhancements.
Reinstall Audio Drivers:
- In Device Manager, right-click your audio device, select Uninstall device, then restart your computer to automatically reinstall the drivers.

Check for Windows Updates:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and check for any pending updates that might resolve the issue.

These steps will help resolve common sound problems in Windows 10, from device configuration to driver updates.