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Computer Help and Support

canetoad

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4. On the surface it sounds simple

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 04:51 PM

5 hrs ago

The Windows service/s for audio have stopped. Have you rebooted? Maybe try booting in safe mode. Usually you keep tapping the delete key while booting but laptops vary. May need to look it up.

Edit to add: I just saw Niyad's post above. Rather than shutdown, actually use the Restart command. This tends to clean up windows niggles.

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The audio on my laptop just stopped working. [View all] Number9Dream 5 hrs ago OP

Mine was switching to headphones for a while. Maybe check audio in settings LoisB 5 hrs ago #1

Thanks... I'll try checking that. Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #3

I am certain someone will be along shortly who can really help. But, niyad 5 hrs ago #2

It has been off and on a few times, but no change. Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #5

Be sure to leave it off for at least a few minutes if you do. niyad 5 hrs ago #7

If you can, remove the battery and then let the computer sit idle for a few minutes, mahatmakanejeeves 4 hrs ago #13

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad 5 hrs ago #4

Dell? HP? Lenovo? Other? mahatmakanejeeves 5 hrs ago #6

Dell Inspiron 15 with Realtek audio Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #9

Use the mouse or touchpad to mahatmakanejeeves 4 hrs ago #12

I would try.... walkingman 5 hrs ago #8

Thanks... I'll try that too Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #10

Lost audio is sometimes audio routed through bluetooth. usonian 5 hrs ago #11

Can Dell run an online diagnostic of your computer? mahatmakanejeeves 4 hrs ago #14