Open the (point to the top-right corner), select Search , type "Sound," and click Settings .
Windows might be trying to send audio to a disconnected monitor (HDMI) or a "ghost" device instead of your speakers. Drivers Installed But No Sound Windows 8
Highlight your preferred speakers/headphones and click . 3. Run the Audio Troubleshooter Open the (point to the top-right corner), select
Even if drivers are active, the background service that manages sound may have crashed or failed to start. Drivers Installed But No Sound Windows 8