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17. Problem is fixed - Thanks for your replies / suggestions

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 01:00 PM

2 hrs ago

I don't know why, but canetoad's suggestion to use Restart, instead of shutdown, fixed the problem.

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The audio on my laptop just stopped working. [View all] Number9Dream 22 hrs ago OP

Thanks... I'll try checking that. Number9Dream 22 hrs ago #3

I am certain someone will be along shortly who can really help. But, niyad 22 hrs ago #2

It has been off and on a few times, but no change. Number9Dream 22 hrs ago #5

Be sure to leave it off for at least a few minutes if you do. niyad 22 hrs ago #7

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad 22 hrs ago #4

Using Restart fixed the problem!! Number9Dream 2 hrs ago #16

Dell? HP? Lenovo? Other? mahatmakanejeeves 22 hrs ago #6

Dell Inspiron 15 with Realtek audio Number9Dream 22 hrs ago #9

Use the mouse or touchpad to mahatmakanejeeves 21 hrs ago #12

I would try.... walkingman 22 hrs ago #8

Thanks... I'll try that too Number9Dream 22 hrs ago #10

Lost audio is sometimes audio routed through bluetooth. usonian 22 hrs ago #11

Can Dell run an online diagnostic of your computer? mahatmakanejeeves 21 hrs ago #14

Problem is fixed - Thanks for your replies / suggestions Number9Dream 2 hrs ago #17

Did you get the audio to work? Eko 16 hrs ago #15