No online sounds, but sound files in computer are fine

[debodun]

I first realized there was a problem when YouTube videos wouldn't play. Also no sounds on online games. There were no indications of a hardware problem in Device Manager or the speaker icon in the TaskBar . I tried a sound file that was already in the system and it was okay. Just couldn't hear sounds online. Cleared the cookie for YouTube, but it didn't help. I shut down, rebooted my modem and router and restarted. That has, for now, fixed that issue. I just wanted to know what may have been the problem in the first place?

 

[Fritz]

the audio driver could be failing. especially since you're on windows 7 and not sure how old your computer is.

 

[Kaila]

I always look through all the settings, to be sure each thing is the way I want it, if i have similar difficulties to that.

 

[Nathan]

Maybe Youtube player muted?

 

[StarSong]

I first realized there was a problem when YouTube videos wouldn't play. Also no sounds on online games. There were no indications of a hardware problem in Device Manager or the speaker icon in the TaskBar . I tried a sound file that was already in the system and it was okay. Just couldn't hear sounds online. Cleared the cookie for YouTube, but it didn't help. I shut down, rebooted my modem and router and restarted. That has, for now, fixed that issue. I just wanted to know what may have been the problem in the first place?

No idea, but I've learned that rebooting resolves a lot of problems. Glad it worked for you.

 

[Oldeagle66]

It happens to me sometimes with youtube. I usually just click back or refresh and it's okay.