Some users found audio missing from their Windows 11/10 computer after waking it from Sleep or Hibernate mode. This problem can usually occur due to a corrupted audio driver, random crashing of the Sudio driver, etc. If you hear no sound from your computer after waking it from Sleep mode or Hibernate, this article will help you.
No sound after waking from Sleep mode or Hibernate in Windows 11/10
Use the following suggestions if you hear no sound after waking your system from Sleep mode or Hibernate.
- Check for Windows Update
- Run the Audio Troubleshooter
- Roll back the audio driver
- Reinstall the audio driver
- Check the status of the required services
- Update chipset driver
- Restore or reset your PC
All these fixes are explained below in detail.
1] Check for Windows Update
The first step is to check for Windows Update and install the same (if available). Sometimes, issues occur due to a bug or minor glitches. In such a case, a Windows Update fixes the issue.
2] Run the Audio Troubleshooter
Audio Troubleshooter is an automated tool in Windows 11/10 computers. It runs some automated diagnostics on your system and fixes the issues. Run the Audio Troubleshooter and see if it helps. You can run it through the Get Help app in Windows 11.
3] Roll back the audio driver
You can also try rolling back your audio driver to the previous version, which can help fix this issue. To do so, follow the steps provided below:
- Open the Device Manager.
- Expand the Sound, video and game controllers branch.
- Right-click on your sound card driver and select Properties.
- Select the Driver tab.
- Click on the Roll Back Driver button and follow the on-screen instructions.
If Windows has not retained the previous version of your audio driver, the Roll Back Driver button will be greyed out. In this case, you can try other methods to install the previous version of the audio driver.
4] Reinstall the audio driver
You can also try reinstalling the audio driver. To do this, uninstall the audio driver from the Device Manager. Now, visit your computer manufacturer’s official website and download the latest version of the audio driver from there. Run the installer file to install the audio driver.
5] Check the status of the required services
It is also possible that the required services stop after waking your system from Sleep mode or Hibernate. I suggest you check the status of the required services. Open the Services Manager on your system and look for the following services:
- Windows Audio
- Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
- Plug and Play
All these services should be running on your system. If you find any of these services stopped, start them. If these services are already running, right-click on them and select Restart.
Also, the Startup type of these services should be Automatic. If it is manual or disabled, set it to Automatic. Follow the steps below:
- Double-click on the required service to open its properties.
- Select Automatic in the Startup type drop-down under the General tab.
- If the service is stopped, click on Start.
- Click Apply and then click OK.
6] Update chipset driver
Outdated chipset drivers can also cause this issue. I suggest you download and install the latest chipset driver (if available). You can check the latest version of the chipset driver on your computer manufacturer’s official website.
7] Restore or reset your PC
System Restore is a built-in tool in Windows computers that takes your system to the previous working state. This tool can help fix this issue, provided the previous restore points should exist on your system. While performing the system restore, select the restore point created on the date before the issue started occurring.
If the restore points do not exist on your system, you can reset your PC to the factory default settings. While resetting your PC, select the Keep my files option, as this will reset your PC without deleting files. However, from a safety point of view, I recommend you backup all your important files before proceeding.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
Why does my computer not wake up from sleep or hibernate?
The most common reason why your computer does not wake up from sleep or hibernate mode is the incorrect Power Management setting for your keyboard and mouse. Make sure that your keyboard and mouse are allowed to wake your computer. You can view and change this setting in the Device Manager.
How do I get my audio sound back?
The corrupted audio driver is the most common cause of audio issues on a Windows device. Uninstalling and reinstalling the audio driver can help fix this issue. If the issue is associated with a particular app, check its settings. Also, check the Volume Mixer settings.
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