System can perfectly hear all sounds like detect them but sound doesn't come from speakers

Niks Cvetkovs 70 Reputation points
2026-08-05T15:09:41.2466667+00:00

i met this bug like second time first time i fixed it by reinstalling windows but now i don't want to do that to fix this bug.The bug appers after i connected mine mic and realtek popped this window User's image

and after that all sounds doesn't come from speakers like its just nothing but i see that system itself hears these sound like it detects them that they being played its like speakers doesn't just allow them to play. I think that something wrong with settings that after hours of searching i could'nt find and here mine realtek console settings : User's image

(and i'm sorry for mine english)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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David-M 121.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-05T15:44:37.9166667+00:00

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

To be able to assist you better, please clarify the following:

  • Right now, are you trying to play audio via internal speakers or external speakers?
  • If it is an external speaker, does it have a standard audio connector (Jack connector) or a USB connector, or is it connected via Bluetooth?

Also, share a screenshot of your system information.

  • Press "Windows + R", type msinfo32 and press Enter.

Maximize the window and use the screenshot tool.

Looking forward to your reply.

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  1. David-M 121.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-05T16:55:10.7+00:00

    Thanks for the details and screenshots!

    Since the USB on your speakers is most likely just for power, the audio signal relies entirely on the 3.5mm jack and your Realtek onboard sound card.

    Looking at your Realtek Audio Console settings, here is why I suspect the sound cut out:

    1. "Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in" is currently enabled.
    2. "Disable front panel jack detection" is turned ON, forcing Realtek to constantly act as if something is plugged into the front panel.
    3. When you plugged in your mic, Realtek registered it as a Headphone, which automatically muted the rear 3.5mm speaker output.

    I suggest doing the following to fix this:

    1. Open Realtek Audio Console and go to "Device advanced settings".
    2. Turn OFF "Disable front panel jack detection".
    3. Under Playback Device, select "Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously".
    4. Turn ON "Enable auto popup dialog, when device has been plugged in".
    5. Unplug your microphone, plug it back in, and when the prompt appears, select Microphone / Mic In (instead of Headphone).

    Let me know if this brings the sound back!

    Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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    2026-08-05T15:10:09.57+00:00

    Since Windows is showing audio activity but nothing comes from the speakers, the most likely causes are the wrong output device being selected, the speakers being muted/disabled, the default device being wrong after the Realtek prompt, or the audio driver needing reinstall.

    Try these in order:

    1. Check the active output device
      • Select the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Select the arrow next to the volume slider to open the list of audio devices.
      • Make sure playback is going to Speakers and not another device such as Realtek Digital Output, headphones, HDMI, or a monitor.
    2. Make sure the speakers are not muted in Volume Mixer
      • Right-click the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
      • Select Open Volume mixer.
      • Make sure none of the device volume controls are muted.
      • If a device shows a red circle with a line through it, unmute it.
    3. Verify the speaker device is enabled
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • Select the audio output device being used.
      • Open Device properties.
      • Make sure the Disable check box is cleared.
    4. Set Speakers as the default output device
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      • In Output, select Speakers as the playback device.
      • If another device such as HDMI or monitor audio is selected, switch back to Speakers.
    5. Run the Windows audio troubleshooter
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • In the Audio section, select Run.
    6. Turn off audio enhancements
      • Go to Start > Settings > Sound.
      • In Output, select the speaker device.
      • Scroll to Advanced settings.
      • Set Audio enhancements to Off.
    7. Reconnect and test the jack/hardware
      • Check that the speaker or headphone cable is fully connected.
      • If using USB audio, try a different USB port.
      • If headphones are plugged in, unplug them and test the speakers again.
      • If there are multiple 3.5 mm jacks, make sure the cable is in the correct output jack.
    8. Reinstall the audio driver
      • Warning: this removes the current audio driver and requires a restart.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the audio device and select Uninstall device.
      • If available, select Delete the driver software for this device.
      • Restart the PC.
      • Windows should reinstall the driver automatically.
    9. If reinstalling does not help, update the driver
      • In Device Manager, expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the audio device.
      • Select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.

    If the issue started immediately after the Realtek popup, the most important checks are steps 1, 3, and 4: make sure Speakers is selected and enabled, not Realtek Digital Output or another output.

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