How do I get Windows to recognize my headphone jack?

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Why is my audio jack not detecting headphones?
How do I force Windows to detect headphones?
How do I fix my computer not recognizing my headphones?
Why are my headphones not working when I plug them in Windows 10?

Why is my audio jack not detecting headphones?

It could be caused by a corrupt or outdated driver, faulty USB ports (if your headset uses USB), an error in the connection (in case of Bluetooth, for example), or an issue with the headphones themselves.

How do I force Windows to detect headphones?

Right click on the volume icon and select “Playback devices”. Now, right click on empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”. Select “headphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the headphone is enabled & set as default.

How do I fix my computer not recognizing my headphones?

Set your headphone as the default playback device.

Right-click on the Start button. ... .

Click Hardware and Sound. ... .

Look for the Playback tab, and then under it, right-click the window and select Show Disabled Devices..

Headphones are listed there, so right-click on your headphone deice and select Enable..

Click Set as Default..

Why are my headphones not working when I plug them in Windows 10?

Check the sound playback devices. Right-click the speaker/sound icon in the lower-right corner of the desktop, and select Sounds > Playback to see if your headphones are listed. If it doesn't have a green check mark next to it, Windows 10 may not detect it, and you may need to install new drivers.