This article provides a comprehensive guide to resolving audio issues in Windows. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t.

Oct 14, 2025 · The Control Panel is a feature that's been part of Windows for a long time. It provides a centralized location to view and manipulate system settings and controls.

In the Output section, select the audio device you're using (e.g., your speakers or headphones). If turning off audio enhancements doesn't help, see the next sections for additional troubleshooting.

Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Sound settings, go to Input to see your connected microphones. If it's a Bluetooth microphone, select Add device and follow the prompts. To test a …

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so …

Surface comes with built-in stereo speakers, mics, and a headset jack to provide great sound for videos, calls, and music. Learn how to adjust the volume and add audio accessories.

When you open Control Panel, the Bluetooth Devices item is not present. Additionally, your computer may not recognize your Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

Find out how to change privacy settings for your camera and microphone in Windows.

You can change your notifications settings from the Settings app. To change notification settings for all senders, under Notifications, set Get notifications from apps and other senders to On or Off.

You can create a shortcut to a Control Panel tool by dragging an icon from Control Panel to the desktop or another location, or by manually creating a shortcut and specifying the path to a .cpl file. Note that …