Troubleshooting sound on a computer can be a daunting task, but with a few simple steps, you can usually get your sound up and running again. 

First, check to make sure that your computer’s volume is turned up. Many times, people will assume that their computer isn’t making any noise because the volume is turned down too low. To check the volume, look for the speaker icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. If the icon has a red X through it, that means the volume is turned all the way down. Click on the icon, and then …