Many PC users complain that they lose sound in the Yandex.Browser. This browser is popular in Russia. But he, like all other computer software, cannot be insured against crashes and malfunctions. So what should I do if the sound on my PC suddenly turns off when working with Yandex.Browser? What could be the reasons for this phenomenon? Should I fear this failure?
Causes of problems
It should be noted right away that the studied problem usually does not cause trouble. Only in rare cases does it indicate serious problems with the PC. Missing sound in the browser can be returned pretty quickly. The algorithm of actions will directly depend on the situation.
Why does my browser lose sound? Among the most common causes are:
- lack of connected speakers;
- malfunction of sound reproducing devices;
- knocked down sound settings on the PC;
- muted sound in the browser player;
- computer viruses;
- system failures;
- improperly installed browser;
- malfunctions / malfunctions of the sound card;
- lack of drivers for sound cards.
- Incorrect browser settings.
What to do in this or that case? Further, it will be described in more detail about what to do if the sound disappears in Yandex.Browser.
Restart
The first way to solve the problem is to restart the browser. You just need to close the application to access the Internet and open it again. The sound will be restored.
Typically, this solution helps with broken browser settings, system crashes. No progress? Then it is necessary to act differently.
Checking speakers / speakers
Why did the sound disappear in Yandex.Browser? If up to a certain point everything was fine, it's time to check the performance and connection of the speakers. Failure of sound reproducing devices leads to its loss.
The user needs:
- make sure the speakers or headphones are connected to the PC;
- see if the audio playback device is directly connected (including to the network);
- Check the integrity of the wires.
If something is wrong with the columns, you must:
- connect other speakers to the computer;
- turn on the speakers and adjust the volume on them.
Are the speakers okay, but the sound in the Yandex browser still doesn’t work? There is no reason to panic! There are other scenarios!
Sound settings
The next step is to check the sound settings on the computer. Oddly enough, but it is precisely this reason that often causes a lot of trouble to users. Correcting the situation is easy!
Missing sound in the Yandex.Browser? Then you will need:
- In the lower right corner of the screen, click on the image of the gramophone.
- Set the sound settings in the window that appears - drag the slider as high as possible and click on the image of the gramophone with a crossed out circle at the bottom.
- Click on “Mixer”.
- Perform similar actions with the slider near the Yandex.Browser item.
Now you can check the sound in the browser. Everything works? Then you can continue to use the browser.
Reboot
Sound does not work in the Yandex browser? At the same time, is the user 100% sure that the speakers are working and that the PC settings are correct? Then it is recommended not only to restart the browser, but to completely restart the computer.
This step will help fix system failures. In some cases, it is because of this that a variety of problems appear when using the Internet. A regular restart of the computer is able to return the sound to the browser.
Turntable
But not in all cases. Does sound disappear in Yandex.Browser, but only in video players? For example, on YouTube?
In this case, do the following:
- Open a player in which sound does not work.
- Go to the application settings.
- Click on the crossed-out gramophone (or regular) image.
- Adjust the position of the slider in volume - the higher, the louder the sound.
After saving the settings, you can turn on the music. If the reason lies in the player, it will be fixed.
Browser settings
Missing sound in the Yandex.Browser? What to do? You can try to reset the settings of this application. In some situations, this really helps. But only if the sound is working fine on the computer outside the browser.
The user will need:
- Launch a browser.
- Click on the "Configure Yandex Browser" button. It is located in the upper right corner.
- Go to the "Settings" section.
- Click on "Show advanced options."
- Click on "Reset Settings".
- Confirm the operation.
After that, you can restart the browser and check the sound. Everything should work out.
Drivers
Missing sound in the "Yandex.Browser" on "YouTube" and not only? You can try reinstalling / updating the drivers for the sound card. This process needs to be done regularly. Otherwise, sooner or later the sound will stop playing not only in the browser, but also on the computer as a whole.
To reinstall or update the driver for a sound card, you need to:
- View the manufacturer and model of the sound card.
- Go to the manufacturer’s official website and download the driver package for the installed operating system from there.
- Install the latest drivers and restart the PC.
Now you can launch the browser and see if the sound is working. If the problem was with damaged / missing / outdated drivers, everything will work fine.
Viruses
Missing sound in the Yandex.Browser? What to do? If all of these tips do not help, you should check your computer for viruses. It is possible that it was the malware that caused the browser to crash.
You will need to use an antivirus program and a deep scan of the operating system. All potentially dangerous objects must first be cured and then removed. Separate buttons appear in antiviruses for these actions.
As soon as the viruses are removed, full functionality will return to the computer. To do this, you will have to restart the OS after all the steps taken.
Important: you need to remove viruses carefully. Some malicious programs can harm the operating system so that after removing them, the OS will have to be reinstalled. Fortunately, this does not happen very often.
Applications and Extensions
Missing sound in the Yandex.Browser? "YouTube", "VK" and other sites do not allow you to listen to music and watch videos? Maybe the problem is with the extensions and applications installed in the browser.
If the sound works poorly or does not play at all, you can try to do the following:
- Open a browser.
- In the address bar write browser: // plugins.
- Press Enter.
- Find Shockwave Flash.
- Click on the "Disable" button.
You can restart the browser. The sound should work in normal mode.
Adobe player
Why is the sound sometimes lost in Yandex.Browser? In some cases, Adobe Flash Player is to blame. This application is necessary for working with multimedia in a browser.
What are the scenarios? What to do in case of a malfunction in the "Adobe Flash"? Recommended:
- Uninstall the application and reinstall it.
- Update Adobe Flash Player.
In some cases, several related applications are installed in the browser. Then one of them (the older version) will need to be disabled.
Cache and Registry
Sometimes one may come across complaints that Yandex.Browser does not download video and does not play music. Why it happens? And what to do to solve the problem?
You can clear the cache and PC registry. To do this, it is recommended to use third-party applications. For example, Ccleaner. This program needs to be launched, click on the "Analysis" button, and then click on "Cleaning". Browsers must be closed.
PC malfunction
Missing sound in the Yandex.Browser? Or does it just work poorly? The last scenario is a malfunction of the PC and its components.
If the sound fails, it is recommended:
- check the sound card;
- replace PC sound card;
- change columns;
- make sure the hardware connected to the PC is compatible.
If all of the above tips did not help restore the sound, it is better to take the computer to a service center for a complete diagnosis. Masters will quickly determine the cause of the phenomenon studied and suggest ways to eliminate it. For example, replacing a faulty component.