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3. You can reset volume settings Windows with these steps.

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Original post)

Mon Sep 8, 2025, 09:24 PM

Sep 8

Open Settings and go to System > Sound.
Under the Advanced section, click on Volume mixer.
Click the Reset button to restore the original volume settings for all apps.

Alternate methods
Right-click the speaker icon in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Select "Open Volume Mixer" from the context menu that appears.
Adjust the volume levels for different applications and system sounds as desired.

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Well, I did something. [View all] madamesilverspurs Sep 8 OP

it really sounds like you hit 'mute' stopdiggin Sep 8 #1

My guess too canetoad Sep 8 #4

Were you watching a youtube video? rog Sep 8 #2

You can reset volume settings Windows with these steps. BootinUp Sep 8 #3

Bingo! madamesilverspurs Sep 8 #5