Many users have issues with the red x volume icon in their system right after they upgraded to Windows 10. The red X sound icon usually appears in Windows 10 when either you have a hardware issue or your speakers are not working. Let’s see what other users had to say about this anomaly.
Where and when does this error occur?
Red cross on speaker icon Windows 10 and Windows 7 Red X on volume icon Windows 10 HP laptop red X on sound icon (but other laptop brands can also be impacted) Red X no audio output device is installed (A variation of this error message states that no sound output devices were found and this can be seen even in the latest OS to be launched by Microsoft, Windows 11).
In most cases, there is a software malfunction after an update of the operating system due to the fact that not all the drivers you had are compatible with the operating system you newly installed on your device.
How do I fix the volume icon red X in Windows 10?
1. Check audio drivers
If you don’t want to manually download the necessary drivers, you can always use a tool such as DriverFix that will automatically download and install the missing drivers for you. The program automatically scans your drivers whenever you launch it, and it searches the Internet for the latest ones available. More so, it repairs the drivers that are already on your system but are broken, and even detects drivers that may be missing entirely. SPONSORED The program is almost fully automated, so that’s not much need for your input while using it, making it accessible for users of all experience levels.
2. Check compatibility in Device Manager
Before we go to the software part of this red x volume icon we will first have to check if your hardware is operating in the necessary parameters.
3. Check physical connection
4. Adjust system volume
5. Other sound issues and their fixes
For other audio issues, the fixes may be more complex as the issue may be other than the ones listed above. Some system errors or incompatibilities may give you the red x volume icon or simply sound not working. If you have upgraded from Windows 10, or from 8.1 to 10, you might encounter these issues. For this, check the list of fixes below and see which one may solve your specific problem:
Full Fix: Sound Problems in Windows 10 FIX: Sound is not working in Windows 10 How to enable system sound on Windows 10 How to fix no sound after adding the second monitor No sound after installing NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
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