How to Fix Discord Stream No Sound Issue

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Introduction

Check if You're Muted or Deafened: Ensure that you are not muted or deafened in Discord, as this will prevent audio transmission.
Verify Audio Output Settings: Confirm that the correct audio output device is selected in both Discord and your system settings.
Reset Voice Settings: Go to Discord settings, navigate to 'Voice & Video,' and click 'Reset Voice Settings' to restore default settings.
Update Audio Drivers: Ensure your audio drivers are up-to-date by checking for updates in the Device Manager.
Run Discord as Administrator: Right-click the Discord icon and select 'Run as Administrator' to grant necessary permissions.
Add Game/Application Manually: Manually add the game or application you are streaming in Discord's 'Activity Status' settings.
Disable Advanced Sound Features: Turn off features like 'Advanced Voice Activity' and 'Automatic Gain Control' in Discord settings.
Clear Discord Cache: Delete the Discord cache by navigating to %appdata% in Windows, finding the Discord folder, and deleting it.

Verify Output Device: Ensure the correct audio output device is selected in Discord and your system settings.
Check Mute/Deafen Status: Make sure you are not muted or deafened in Discord.
Adjust Volume Levels: Confirm that the volume levels are set appropriately in both Discord and your system.
Check Channel Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to transmit audio in the specific channel.

Open Discord Settings: Click the gear icon at the bottom left of the Discord window.
Navigate to Voice & Video: Select 'Voice & Video' from the menu on the left.
Reset Settings: Scroll down and click 'Reset Voice Settings.' Confirm the action if prompted.
Test Audio: After resetting, test your audio to see if the issue is resolved.

Open Device Manager: Right-click the Start Menu icon and select 'Device Manager.'
Expand Audio Inputs: Click on 'Sound, video and game controllers' to expand the list.
Update Driver: Right-click your primary audio device and select 'Update driver.'
Search Automatically: Choose 'Search automatically for drivers' to find and install updates.
Restart Computer: Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Locate Discord Icon: Find the Discord icon on your desktop or Start Menu.
Right-Click Icon: Right-click the Discord icon and select 'Run as Administrator.'
Confirm Action: If prompted, confirm the action to grant administrative permissions.
Test Audio: Relaunch Discord and test your audio to see if the issue is resolved.

Open Discord Settings: Click the gear icon at the bottom left of the Discord window.
Navigate to Activity Status: Scroll down to 'Activity Settings' and click 'Registered Games.'
Add Game: Click 'Add it!' and select the game or application you want to stream from the dropdown menu.
Enable Overlay: Ensure the overlay is turned on for the selected game or application.

Open Discord Settings: Click the gear icon at the bottom left of the Discord window.
Navigate to Voice & Video: Select 'Voice & Video' from the menu on the left.
Disable Features: Turn off 'Advanced Voice Activity,' 'Automatic Gain Control,' and 'Enable Quality of Service High Packet Priority.'
Test Audio: After disabling these features, test your audio to see if the issue is resolved.

Close Discord: Ensure Discord is not running.
Open AppData: Press Windows + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter.
Delete Discord Folder: Find the Discord folder, right-click it, and select 'Delete.'
Restart Computer: Restart your computer and relaunch Discord to test the audio.

Uninstall Discord: Go to 'Add or remove programs' in Windows settings, find Discord, and click 'Uninstall.'
Download Latest Version: Visit the official Discord website and download the latest version.
Install Discord: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Discord.
Test Audio: After installation, launch Discord and test your audio to see if the issue is resolved.