A user reports that no sound is coming from their Windows 10 computer after a recent update. You need to verify that the sound output device is correctly configured. Which of the following is the BEST first step to troubleshoot this issue?
Perform a System Restore to revert to a state before the update.
Uninstall and reinstall the audio driver from Device Manager.
Navigate to Sound settings and verify the output device and volume level.
Restart the Windows Audio Service from the Services management console.
To ensure the correct sound output, accessing Sound settings allow you to check the output device selection and volume levels. If the device isn't selected, no sound will be produced, despite it being functional. Checking for driver issues in Device Manager or restarting Windows Audio Services might be necessary later, but initially, confirming the output device and its configuration is most straightforward and often resolves the issue.
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