Headphone Jack not Recognized in Windows 11

Anonymous
2022-04-22T04:50:13+00:00

My Headphone Jack no longer works after upgrading to Windows 11. It works if I have it plugged in and reboot, but as soon as I unplug it stops until a reboot....it does not automatically detect it

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-11T18:44:24+00:00

    Same problem with a Dell XPS 13 and Windows 11.

    The only fix is, guess what... reboot the PC, with the headphones plugged during the startup.

    If I forget plugging them before restart, they are not detected afterward by Windows and won't appear in the device manager.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-09-20T13:59:58+00:00

    Same issue here. I have 4 systems now that all have this same problem. Tried every "recommended fix" out there short of clean install/restore. Hoping for update soon.

    HP Probooks 650 G5

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-09-11T11:55:24+00:00

    Got the same problem, despite trying every single solution posted in this thread, it still does not work ;( Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0288

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-18T01:41:10+00:00

    mine does not work either since win 11 update, I have a dell inspiron 3793, please come up with a solution or I will be going back to windows 10.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-08-14T08:23:09+00:00

    Good Day Ruskle,

    My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.

    First, try to connec the headphone using a different computer or device for us to check if the issue is with the computer or the headphone itself.

    If it does the same using a different device means that the headphone is faulty .

    If the headphone works using a different device proceed with the steps below.

    Here's the steps you can try.

    -Go to Settings
    -Click System
    -Click Troubleshooter then Additional troubleshooter.
    -Look for Playing Audio and run the troubleshooter.

    -Go to Device Manager
    -Expand the Sound and Video Game Controllers
    -Look for Audio driver that was installed
    -Right click and Update
    -Look for "Browse my computer for driver
    -Let me pick drivers available drivers
    -Choose an old driver and use it.

    Connect the headphone and proceed with these steps.

    -Go to Control Panel
    -In Control Panel, select Large icons from the View by drop down menu.
    -Select Sound.
    -Select the Playback tab
    -Right click the headphone and click Enable.
    -Right-click it again and select Set as Default Device.
    -Right click headphone and click Properties.
    -Click the Levels tab, then drag the volume slider towards the largest value.
    -Click on Advance Tab
    -Uncheck the box to "Allow Application to take exclusive controls on this device"
    -Click OK.

    Restart your computer and test the headphone audio.

    If issue persist, let's download the updated driver
    What is the exact model of your computer?

    To check the system model proceed with these steps.
    -Press Windows key + R
    -Type msinfo32 and hit enter.
    -Look for the System Model and manufacturer and post it here.

    I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.
    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,
    Carlo T.

    i tried all these steps.eventhough it wont work

    manufacturer: HP

    model: HP Pavilion Aero Laptop 13-be0xxx

    please help me out

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