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How to reset the sound to the Microsoft recommended defaults

Steps and instructions to reset sound to the Microsoft recommended defaults in Windows 10 & 11

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Steps and instructions to reset sound to the Microsoft recommended defaults in Windows 10 & 11

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Solution

Windows 10

  1. Right-click Start and select Settings.
    Settings
  2. Select System.
    System
  3. Select Sound.
  4. Select App volume and device preferences under Advanced Sound Options.
    Advanced Sound Options
  5. Select Reset under Reset to the Microsoft Recommended defaults.
    Reset setting

Windows 11

  1. Select Start and Settings.
    Settings
  2. Select System > Sound > Volume mixer.
  3. Select Reset under Reset sound devices and volumes for all apps to the recommended defaults.
    Reset

Document ID:HT514384
Original Publish Date:11/08/2022
Last Modified Date:01/21/2025