Switch 7 SW713-51GNP No [audio] Output Devices found. Fixed, sort of.

Mattpro
Mattpro Member Posts: 6

Tinkerer
edited August 2021 in Switch Series
On my Switch 7 laptop Microsoft tried installing a Windows 10 update that failed. Since then every time I restart, in Sound settings under Choose your output device, it shows No output devices found. Updating drivers and everything else I tried did not solve the problem. However here is a solution that works, sort of. I say sort of, because next time you restart you will have to do this over again.

Go to start menu.
Click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
Scroll down and click on Ease of Access.
Click on Audio.
Then tap the keyboard key that increases your sound level i.e. volume.
If you now go to Sound settings you will miraculously find that you have your audio devices back.

Thread was edited to add model name to the title



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  • Erick-Acer_Retired
    Erick-Acer_Retired Member Posts: 503 Seasoned Practitioner WiFi Icon
    Hi @Mattpro
    may i know the model name of device 
  • Mattpro
    Mattpro Member Posts: 6

    Tinkerer
    Hi Erick,

    I'm running a Switch 7, specifically a SW713-51GNP. However, on the web one finds numerous other models of Windows 10 machines of various manufacturers with the same problem.

    I'm guessing that a service that identifies audio devices is not starting until one does what I have mentioned.
  • Easwar
    Easwar Member Posts: 6,727 Guru
    Hi Mattpro,

    Good to know thanks for your information. It will be useful for many people. ​

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