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Headphones stopped working in Windows 8.1

  • 09-11-2013 04:40PM
    #1
    DeeTee100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭


    I was using my Acer laptop with headphones this morning without any problems. About an hour later, I went to use it again but there was no sound from the headphones. It works fine using the laptop's speakers. I didnt change any settings between these times.

    I know it is not a hardware problem as I also have windows 7 installed and the headphones work correctly with that. I have tried to update my audio drivers but it tells me they are up to date.

    Any help would be appreciated


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  • #2
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Install the drivers manually, download them from manufacturers website. The drivers that windows installs automatically don't work sometimes, despite their certification and testing process.


  • #3
    DeeTee100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭DeeTee100


    Thanks, yeah I just installed the Realtek drivers instead of the Microsoft ones and it's fine now.


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