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For all its positives, Windows sometimes acts in unexpected ways—like a sudden lack of audio. If your computer abruptly stops playing sound, try these easy steps to fix the issue: No sound in one app
No sound at allFirst thing to check: The audio output device. Windows can sometimes change it to a different source unbeknownst to you. (To view this image full-size, right-click on it and choose “Open in new tab.”) PCWorld
If your sound still doesn’t work by this point, you may have a missing or corrupt driver for your audio controller.
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