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Scarlety
May 19, 2026Copper Contributor
Audio stops working on Windows 10 computer
I have an older Dell laptop 3501 that I updated to Windows 11 a few months ago. Lately when the computer goes idle the screensaver no longer works and the audio stops working, and also if I close...
KapilArya
May 20, 2026MVP
Open Device Manager, right click your audio device/driver, and select Properties.
Switch to Power Management tab, uncheck 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' option.
See if that helps you.