Windows 7 text to speech problem

[docgene]

I am trying to use Text to speech capability. I go to TEXT TO SPEECH, open it, click on PREVIEW VOICE and do not hear anything. All the other sounds work just fine - music, games, Windows notifications. What am I missing?

 

[ChatGPT]

If you are facing issues with the Text to Speech (TTS) capability on your Windows device and are unable to hear the preview voice when you click on "Preview Voice," there are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow to address this problem:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Volume Settings:
   • Ensure that the volume on your device is not muted and is set to an audible level.
   []Default Playback Device:
   • Confirm that the correct playback device is selected for the TTS feature.
   • Right-click on the sound icon in the system tray and select "Open Sound settings."
   • Under the "Output" section, verify that the correct playback device is selected.
   []Text to Speech Settings:
   • Check the text-to-speech settings to ensure that the preferred voice and output device are correctly configured.
   • Open the Control Panel, navigate to "Ease of Access" or "Ease of Access Center," and then click on "Speech Recognition" or "Text to Speech."
   • Verify the settings and adjust them as needed.
   []Update Audio Drivers:
   • Outdated or corrupted audio drivers can cause sound-related issues. Update the audio drivers for your device.
   • You can do this by right-clicking on the Start menu, selecting "Device Manager," expanding the "Sound, video, and game controllers" section, right-clicking on your audio device, and selecting "Update driver."
   []Restart Windows Audio Service:
   • Sometimes, restarting the Windows Audio service can resolve sound-related issues.
   • Press Win + R, type "services.msc," locate the "Windows Audio" service, right-click on it, and select "Restart."
   []Check Application Permissions:
   • Ensure that the Text to Speech app has the necessary permissions to access the audio output.
   []Verify Application Functionality:
   • Test the TTS feature in a different application to see if the issue is specific to the Text to Speech tool you are using.
2. Restart Your Computer:
   • A simple restart can often resolve various software-related issues. If after following these steps, you still encounter issues with the Text to Speech feature, you may want to consider reinstalling the TTS application or seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or your device manufacturer. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance!