Why is my audio suddenly not working?
Audio troubles on Windows aren’t a rarity. There are all kinds of software and hardware glitches that can lead to no audio output on a computer. In such a scenario, the measures you can take include running the audio troubleshooter, checking for Windows updates, fixing the audio drivers and turning off audio enhancements.
No sound after unplugging headphones in Windows 11/10
There are various reasons behind this issue, the most common ones behind incompatible sound settings, outdated sound drivers, or corrupted Registry settings. If Speakers are not working after unplugging headphones in Windows 11/10, let us see what you can do to remediate this issue.
No sound after unplugging headphones
1] Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter
The Audio troubleshooting utility is a built-in tool that is considered to be the best option for most audio and sound troubles on Windows, especially in cases when the issue stems from the operating system. Here is how you can run it.
Once you have run the troubleshooting utility, restart your computer and check if audio services still haven’t resumed.
2] Modify Audio Settings
There are a plethora of audio settings with different configurations on Windows. If they are not set up correctly, you can run into errors like the one discussed here. Below, we discuss the settings changes you should make to fix or avoid running into no sound output after unplugging headphones. Firstly, you should set the sound output device to the headphones you are using currently. Here’s how you can do that:
Close the settings window and check if the issue has been fixed. You should also ensure that the sound playback settings have you desired audio device set up as the primary one. Read: How to fix Sound Distortion in Windows
3] Update the audio drivers or reinstall them
A plausible cause behind this issue is having corrupted audio drivers. If so is the case, you should check if there are any driver updates, or reinstall them manually. Alternatively, you can use the help of some third-party free driver update software too.
4] Modify the Registry Editor
The last resort in this issue is for you to make changes to the Registry Editor. Since any changes made to the Registry Editor can have severe consequences, you’re recommended to take a backup of the existing registry before proceeding.
Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to make this change take effect.
Read: Fix Sound and Audio problems and issues in Windows
Does plugging and unplugging headphones damage them?
We often find ourselves plugging and unplugging headphones rather frequently. The obvious consequence of frequently unplugging headphones is the wear and tear that the audio jack goes through. Also, every time you plug in your earphones, current flows through them and constant fluctuations in them can damage them.
