Windows – Why is VLC only playing audio when I’m using headphones

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When using VLC media player in my Windows 7 (RC), the audio works only if my head phones are connected. Without the head phones, the audio is not heard at all. Other players deliver the audio perfectly. Is this caused by some incorrect preferences ?

Best Answer

Seems your audio drivers are installed correctly as other apps work. Have you tried the windows audio mixer (with vlc open and playing click on the audio tray bar icon > mixer > check vlc audio level). Otherwise I would check the audio options of vlc (Tools > Preferences > check all settings in the lower left corner > Audio > try some settings here and under Output modules.

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