Drivers Installed But No Sound Windows 8 May 2026

In the tab, right-click on an empty area and check both Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices .

Even if drivers are active, the background service that manages sound may have crashed or failed to start.

Highlight your preferred speakers/headphones and click . 3. Run the Audio Troubleshooter

Right-click in the bottom-left corner of the screen and select .

If your speakers appear as disabled, right-click them and select .

Windows 8 has a built-in tool specifically designed to find and fix common audio configuration errors. How to Fix Audio Problems on Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

Open the (point to the top-right corner), select Search , type "Sound," and click Settings .