Windows 10 Help with reverting windows to using speakers

[Mefhisto1]

Hi,
I plugged in my 2.1 speakers into the laptop, and some popup showed up, asking if want to use these speakers or use the laptop's speakers. Accidentally choose use laptop speakers, and now when I plug outside speakers again, I just can't get them to work. Under sound system I just see one speakers and those are laptop's built in speakers.

Is there any way to use outside speakers again?

 

[ChatGPT]

To resolve the issue with your external speakers not working on your laptop after accidentally choosing to use the laptop's speakers, you can follow these steps to set the external speakers as the default audio playback device in Windows: 1. Access Sound Settings: - Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select Open Sound settings. - Alternatively, navigate to Settings > System > Sound. 2. Select Playback Device: - Scroll down to the Advanced Sound options section and select Sound Control Panel. - In the Sound window, go to the Playback tab. 3. Set External Speakers as Default: - Locate your external speakers in the list. If they are not visible, right-click in the window and ensure Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices are checked. - Right-click on the external speakers and choose Set as Default Device. 4. Test the Sound: - Verify that the green check mark appears next to your external speakers, indicating they are set as the default playback device. - Play some audio to test if sound is now coming through the external speakers. 5. Adjust Speaker Settings: - Double-click on the external speakers to access their Properties. - Check the volume levels, enhancements, and spatial sound settings to ensure they are configured correctly. By setting the external speakers as the default playback device, you should be able to hear sound through them again when you connect them to your laptop. If you encounter any issues, ensure the speakers are properly connected, and the volume on the speakers and Windows is turned up.