Fix Sound Problems When Recording Screen In Windows

How To Fix Sound Problems When Recording Screen In Windows 10 

The most common screen recording tasks on a Windows computer include screen capturing photos, gameplay, live concerts and YouTube videos, which you can also record using your webcam. But it has been noticed that capturing videos is an easy task and on the other hand, capturing properly synced audio proves to be challenging. A video without sound is like a body without a soul - lifeless. This guide solves sound problems when recording screen on Windows 10 PC.

How To Fix Sound Problems When Recording Screen In Windows 10
How To Fix Sound Problems When Recording Screen In Windows 10 


How to fix sound problems when recording screen in Windows 10?

1. Driver Update

When sound is played on your PC, the driver plays an important role in communicating sound from your digital file to the hardware, i.e. the speaker. This problem may be due to an old or corrupt driver. To update the drivers to the latest version, you can use any of the three methods mentioned below:

Search the official website. Most manufacturers maintain official websites where you can get support for products and download updated drivers. You must know the hardware specifications to download the correct driver for your product.

Device Manager. Microsoft has provided a built-in tool for all Windows users to update their drivers. This tool, Device Manager, is free to use and can be used to search for driver updates on Microsoft servers.


2. Update Windows

Microsoft is releasing updates every Tuesday to fix bugs and inconsistencies. These updates include patches and other components to fix bugs and issues. Sound problems can be fixed by updating your Windows operating system. Here are the steps to update your PC:

Step 1: Press Windows + I on your computer keyboard to open the settings window.

Step 2: Select Update and Security from the options listed.

Step 3: Now click on the Check for Updates button to start the scan for updates.

Step 4: Click the download button next to the update you want to install.

Step 5: Reboot your computer after all the updates are installed.

3. Try a clean boot

If you encounter problems while recording sound on your PC, it may be due to another conflicting program running in the background. If so, you should try the Clean Boot option which will restart your Windows OS without any other apps running in the background. This will help you to determine if any program is blocking the sound output. Here are the steps to clean boot on your PC:

Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the RUN box.

Step 2: Type msconfig followed by Enter key.

Step 3: The System Configuration box will now open.

Step 4: On the General tab, click Optional Startup Options.

Step 5: Be sure to uncheck the box labeled Load Startup Item

Step 6: Next, click the Services tab and check the Hide All Microsoft Services box.

Step 7: Now click on Disable All.

Step 8: Follow OK, click Apply, and then reboot your computer.

Now try screen recording with audio and see if the problem is solved.

4. Use Audio Troubleshooter

Try Microsoft Audio Recording Troubleshooter, if you still have trouble capturing video without sound. It is a program that automatically detects and resolves audio problems that interfere with screen recording with sound. The instructions for starting an audio troubleshooter are as follows.

Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the settings window.

Step 2: Click on Updates & Security.

Step 3: From the left panel, click Troubleshoot.

Step 4: Click on Additional Troubleshooters.

Step 5: This list contains two problem solvers - playing audio and recording audio.

Step 6: Run each troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Audio recording permission

Allows Windows users to open or revoke audio recording permissions through its settings. Since Windows 10 provides privacy features that enable us and others to control how we and others access the installed hardware, permission is required. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the settings window.

Step 2: Click on the Privacy option.

Step 3: Next, click on the microphone from the left panel.

Step 4: Make sure the "Allow apps to access your microphone" option is toggled.

Step 5: Scroll down and make sure "Allow desktop apps to access your microphone" is also turned on.
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