Why is my audio still coming through Discord after a factory reset?

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Asked By CuriousCat42 On

I just did a factory reset on my PC, and now it seems like all the audio is playing through my headset on Discord, even when I'm muted! I'm unsure if the sound is coming through my headset in general or just in Discord. I've checked my settings and everything is on default. Is it possible I have my headset USB in the wrong slot? Do I need to change any specific settings for this to stop? This is really frustrating—I even see my Discord circle lighting up while I'm watching streams, and my headset is muted. Any help would be appreciated!

3 Answers

Answered By UserFriendly789 On

Factory resets can be tricky! It's not a real clean slate for Windows like it sounds. Have you checked your audio settings? Sometimes the recording device defaults to something called "audio mix," which lets you share audio with others. Go to Settings > System > Sound and ensure your headset is selected as both the output and input device. Try restarting your PC after that; it should solve your problem!

GamerGirl77 -

Do you think a full factory reset will actually fix this? I'm starting to think it might just be a weird setting. I even uninstalled and reinstalled Discord, but the problem persists.

Answered By DriverWhiz On

Make sure you have the right drivers installed for your machine. Sometimes outdated drivers can cause weird audio issues. You might want to look up Driver Pack and see if you need anything updated!

CuriousCat42 -

Thanks for the tip! I’ll check that out.

TechSavvySam -

Should I download Driver Pack as well, or is there another tool you'd recommend?

Answered By TechNoob101 On

You should definitely change the default audio output in Windows to make sure your headset is the one selected. Just check that setting to confirm everything's routed correctly!

MusicalMaverick -

I already have my headset as the output and my mic set correctly; just double-checking everything, you know?

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