1. Open the Control Panel. To open the Control Panel: On Windows 10 and 8, right-click the Start button or press Windows+X on your keyboard. Then select Control Panel. On Windows 7, click the Start button. Then select Control Panel.
2. Once you’re in the Control Panel, navigate to the Hardware and Sound section. Click on it to expand its contents.
3. Find the Sound option in the list of options and click it. This will open the Sound settings window, which is where you can change sound-related settings.
4. In the Sound window, you will find two tabs at the top: Playback and Recording. Select whichever tab you want to change the sound settings for.
5. Under the Playback tab, you will see a list of audio devices that are connected to your computer. These could be built-in speakers, headphones, or an external sound card. Select the one that you want to adjust the sound settings for.
6. You will now see the Device Properties window, which contains several settings you can use to tweak your audio. Depending on the type of device you have, some of the settings may vary. But here are some of the more common settings you’ll find:
• Volume – Use this slider to adjust the volume of your device.
• Balance – Use the left/right sliders to adjust the balance between the left and the right channels.
• Enhancements – Some devices may have additional sound enhancements such as bass boost, virtual surround sound, and other features.
• Level – Use this slider to adjust the volume level of individual applications.
• Default Format – Select your preferred audio format from the drop-down menu.
7. After making the necessary adjustments, click Apply and then OK to save them.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 if you need to change the sound settings for additional devices.
9. Once you’re done, click OK to close the Sound window. Your sound settings should now be changed to your desired settings.