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
    2023-08-31T06:22:24+00:00

    I had the same problem. Turns out it is because I keep all startup services disabled including Realtek Audio services. Now once I have enabled it shows a notification on bottom right corner asking "which device you plugged in?" and selecting Headphones in it makes it work now.

    Hope this helps.

    That was the solution for me thank you so much!

    1. CRTL + ALT + DEL
    2. Startup apps
    3. RtkAudUService64.exe or similar -> enable

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-17T14:04:57+00:00

    Turns out Windows 11 REALLY sucks. I mean, beyond belief.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-20T13:42:27+00:00

    I have this same issue on a Microsoft Surface Book 2, so not only dells.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-01-21T22:26:28+00:00

    THIS WORKED!

    Thank you so much!

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-11-18T07:11:19+00:00

    Same problem :((( Please help me also!

    System Manufacturer Dell Inc.

    System Model Vostro 15 3510

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