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Windows 10 Stereo Mix Missing? 5 Ways to Fix it
Update the audio driver with the latest available version
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Stereo Mix on your PC lets yourecord the soundcoming out from your computer’s speakers. Many of our readers have complained that the Stereo Mix is missing on their Windows 10 PC.
In this guide, we have listed some solutions that will help you get back the Stereo Mix on your Windows 10 PC. Let us check out the solutions.
Why is Stereo Mix missing on my Windows 10 PC?
Here are some common reasons why Stereo Mix is missing on your Windows 10 PC:
Let us now go through the solutions that will help you resolve the Stereo Mix is missing on Windows 10 problem.
How can I resolve Stereo Mix is missing on Windows 10 problem?
1. Check disabled devices
Chances are by accident or while using another audio device, you have disabled or disconnected the Stereo Mix on your PC. You can simply enable them by following the above steps.
2. Install Stereo Mix using Realtek Audio drivers
3. Enable the microphone
If the microphone on your PC isn’t accessible, then you will face multiple issues including the Stereo Mix missing on your Windows 10 PC. We have a guide that explains some other ways toturn on the mic on your Windows 10 PC.
4. Update the audio driver
Whenever you come across any audio issue on your PC, then you should check if the audio driver installer on your PC is the latest version or not.
If not then, follow the above steps and update the driver and check if this resolves the Stereo Mix missing on Windows 10 problem or not.
5. Check the volume levels
If your speaker is muted, then the Stereo Mix will not work. Check if the sound levels are muted and unmute them and check if this resolves the Stereo Mix is missing on Windows 10 problem.
That is it from us in this guide. For users who are looking tofix the audio latency issueon their Windows 10 or 11 PCs, they can check out our guide to resolve the problem.
If you are gettingcrackling audio on your PC, then you should apply the fixes mentioned n our guide to resolving the problem.
Let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions fixed the problem of Stereo Mix is missing on Windows 10.
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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