If you use your computer to watch business presentations, review audio transcriptions or talk with clients over a chat program, none of these options will work if your computer is not producing sound.

Next, check the manufacturer’s website for updated drivers. You could also open Windows Update and look for driver updates. If it’s an external device, like headphones or a USB device, unplug and plug ...

Is the sound muted on your computer, and when you hover over the speaker icon in the system tray, you see the message, "No Audio Device Is Installed"? While this message suggests that no speakers or ...