Windows offers five ways to enable/disable sound output devices. Settings app provides options through System > Sound > Device properties. Manage sound devices app offers similar functionality via Settings. Device Manager requires administrator privileges for control. Playback Devices panel allows manual control through Sound settings
Registry corruption occurs from manual changes or malware infections. Orphaned entries and duplicate keys are minor issues. System shutdown errors can cause registry problems. Malware modifications require immediate attention
Windows registry stores settings for hardware and software installed on the system. Registry contains keys and values that are used for system operations. Registry Editor (Regedit) allows customization but should be used with caution
Updating drivers through Device Manager resolves most compatibility issues. Rolling back drivers to previous versions helps if error started after update. Disabling Memory Integrity in Windows Security can fix driver loading problems
Increase lock screen timeout in Settings > System > Power & battery. Disable Dynamic Lock in Accounts > Sign-in options. Modify System unattended sleep timeout in Power Options
Launch Event Viewer via Windows + X menu. Create custom view with specific time range and error level. Filter by Windows Logs and sort by date. Click Details tab for error information