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Computer Help and Support

walkingman

(10,633 posts)

8. I would try....

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 04:56 PM

21 hrs ago

Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press Win + X, select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows Terminal (Admin)".

Stop the Service: Type net stop audiosrv and press Enter.

Restart the Service: Type net start audiosrv and press Enter to restore sound.

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The audio on my laptop just stopped working. [View all] Number9Dream 21 hrs ago OP

Mine was switching to headphones for a while. Maybe check audio in settings LoisB 21 hrs ago #1

Thanks... I'll try checking that. Number9Dream 21 hrs ago #3

I am certain someone will be along shortly who can really help. But, niyad 21 hrs ago #2

It has been off and on a few times, but no change. Number9Dream 21 hrs ago #5

Be sure to leave it off for at least a few minutes if you do. niyad 21 hrs ago #7

If you can, remove the battery and then let the computer sit idle for a few minutes, mahatmakanejeeves 20 hrs ago #13

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad 21 hrs ago #4

Using Restart fixed the problem!! Number9Dream 1 hr ago #16

Dell? HP? Lenovo? Other? mahatmakanejeeves 21 hrs ago #6

Dell Inspiron 15 with Realtek audio Number9Dream 20 hrs ago #9

Use the mouse or touchpad to mahatmakanejeeves 20 hrs ago #12

I would try.... walkingman 21 hrs ago #8

Thanks... I'll try that too Number9Dream 20 hrs ago #10

Lost audio is sometimes audio routed through bluetooth. usonian 20 hrs ago #11

Can Dell run an online diagnostic of your computer? mahatmakanejeeves 19 hrs ago #14

Problem is fixed - Thanks for your replies / suggestions Number9Dream 56 min ago #17

Did you get the audio to work? Eko 14 hrs ago #15