Sound via hdmi windows 8

I have had sound issues with switching sound from using a USB 3. I haven't used it ever trying to hook it up to my TV, but there audio issues in the past. I think its possible that some bug or glitch happened because of it, or while using it last year or the year B4.

Thanks MJB. To restart the computer, simply click on the start menu and then select the "Power" button to click on "Restart" from the power options presented. Wait for the computer to restart and then check if the problem has been fixed. You can also solve this problem by making the HDMI output as the default sound playback device.

To do that, follow these simple steps;. Type in "mmsys. CPL" and then click "OK". It should appear in the list of devices usually as the name of the TV or monitor you are using.

If it doesn't appear, right-click anywhere on the list and check "Show disabled devices" and "Show disconnected devices". Now click on it again to select it and then click on "Set as Default". Click "OK". Outdated sound drivers can cause this issue and many others. You may therefore want to check of the sound drivers on your computer are up to date and if not, update them.

Step 1: Open the run dialogue box again as we did in the first method above. Type in "devmgmt. Step 2: Expand the "Sound, Video and game controller" option and then right-click on the audio service driver. Select "Update driver Software".

Step 3: Select "Search Automatically for Updated driver software" and the computer will search for the driver updates online to install them.

Audio controllers determine how the audio system on your computer behaves. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Level 1. Message 1 of HP Recommended. Hi guys, Wondering if any of you can help? Do any of you experts have any thoughts on this? Regards, and thanks in advance. Kian Solved! Tags 2. Tags: Archived.

Accepted Solutions. Message 6 of Tags 1. Tags: not a solution. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. New member. Message 2 of If issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you. Does anyone know how I can get it set up to run it. I have it going to a Panasonic surround system hooked up to my t.

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