Windows 7 Head phones not detecting.

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I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. Previously I used Windows XP SP2. In that my head phones worked fine. I used a PC headset with microphone & volume control. Now in windows 7, head phone is not working. When I connected the head phone and checked the playback devices it doesn't shows the head phone. what can i do to make the head phone work.????

I am using Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version 6.0.1.5764.

 

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To troubleshoot the issue with your headphones not being detected on Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit with the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version 6.0.1.5764, you can try the following steps:

Check Headphone Connection​

1. Ensure Proper Connection: Confirm that your headphones are properly connected to the headphone jack on your computer.

   Check Sound Playback Devices​

2. Check Playback Devices:
   • Right-click on the sound icon in the system tray and select "Playback Devices."
   • Look for your headphone device in the list. If it's not there, proceed with the next steps.

     Update or Reinstall Audio Driver​

   []Update Audio Driver:
   • Go to the Device Manager (right-click on Computer > Manage > Device Manager).
   • Locate the "Sound, video, and game controllers" section and expand it.
   • Right-click on the Realtek High Definition Audio device and select "Update driver."
   • Choose to search automatically for updated driver software. If an update is found, follow the prompts to install it.
   []Reinstall Audio Driver:
   • If updating the driver doesn't work, you can try uninstalling the current driver:
     • In Device Manager, right-click on the Realtek High Definition Audio device and select "Uninstall device."
     • Restart your computer, and Windows should automatically reinstall the driver. Check if your headphones work after this.

       Realtek Audio Manager Settings​

   []Open Realtek Audio Manager:
   • Look for the Realtek Audio Manager in the control panel or search for it in the Start menu.
   • Check the settings to ensure that the headphone jack isn't disabled or muted.

     Additional Steps​

   []Windows Update:
   • Make sure your Windows 7 system is up to date by running Windows Update. Sometimes, updates can resolve driver issues.
3. Check Headphones Elsewhere:
   • Test your headphones on another device to ensure they are functioning correctly.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Compatibility: Confirm that your headphones are compatible with your Windows 7 system and that the drivers support the operating system.
     • Manual Driver Installation: If needed, you can manually download and install the correct drivers from the Realtek website.
     Try these steps to troubleshoot the issue with your headphones on Windows 7. If the issue persists, let me know so we can explore further options.