My Volume keeps going up and down

quistis severight 5 Reputation points
2026-03-26T05:24:26.04+00:00

My volume keeps going up and down and i updated to windows 11 and troubleshoot it

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. AI answer

    2026-03-26T05:24:37.56+00:00

    Try these steps in order to stabilize the volume in Windows 11:

    1. Check output device and basic volume
      1. Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      2. Use the arrow next to the volume slider and make sure the correct speakers/headset are selected.
      3. Confirm the main volume slider is stable and not being changed by a keyboard, headset wheel, or external device.
    2. Check per‑app volume (Volume mixer)
      1. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      2. Select Volume mixer.
      3. Make sure:
        • System volume is set appropriately.
        • The affected app’s volume is not very low and not muted.
      4. If volumes look wrong or unstable, use the option to reset app volumes to defaults (if available in your build).
    3. Turn off audio enhancements Audio enhancements can cause volume level changes.
      1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      2. Under Output, select the audio device in use.
      3. Find Audio enhancements / Advanced settings and set Audio enhancements to Off.
    4. Check hardware and connections
      1. Make sure speaker/headphone cables are firmly plugged in and in the correct jack.
      2. If using USB audio, try a different USB port.
      3. Disconnect and reconnect any headphones to see if behavior changes.
    5. Run the Windows audio troubleshooter again
      1. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      2. In the Audio section, select Run and apply any fixes offered.
    6. Update or reinstall the audio driver
      1. Press Start, type Device Manager, and open it.
      2. Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      3. Right‑click the audio device and select Update driver, then restart.
      4. If the issue continues, uninstall the device from Device Manager and then reinstall the latest driver from the PC or motherboard manufacturer.

    If the problem started immediately after updating to Windows 11, also check Start > Settings > Windows Update and install any pending updates, then restart and test again.

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  2. Thileep Kumar 4,220 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-26T06:11:13.4466667+00:00

    If your volume is automatically going up and down on your Windows 11 device, it could be due to audio drivers or enhancements.

    Have you tried restarting your PC, and does the issue still persist after that?

    Go to Settings > System > Sound > Advanced > All sound devices, select your device, and turn off Audio Enhancements

    If the issue continues, please reinstall your audio drivers

    Press Windows + X and select Device Manager

    Expand Sound, video and game controllers

    Right-click on your audio device (e.g., Realtek/High Definition Audio)

    Click Uninstall device

    Check the box (if available) to delete the driver software

    Click Uninstall

    Restart your PC

    After restart, Windows will automatically reinstall the audio driver.

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