4) Right click Volume icon in System Tray, choose Sound Settings, from the Output and Input devices dropdown menus, choose then one(s) affected to see if that helps. If not use the Troubleshoot button nearby. 5) Run the Playing Sound troubleshooter at Start button > Settings>Update & Security>Troubleshoot. More @Wikipedia
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