Music is streaming through my computer speakers although I am not connected to a music service or website

Elizabeth Comer 0 Reputation points
2026-05-31T18:21:28.4966667+00:00

Music is quietly playing constantly through the speakers connected to my computer although I am not connected to any app or website that is streaming music.

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 10
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  1. Estrella721 45,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-31T19:01:08.24+00:00

    Hi,

    Does the music continue playing after you restart the computer?

    1. Try closing all open apps to see if one of them is playing the music:

    Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

    Under the Processes tab, select any open app and click End task.

    Close the apps one by one and check if the music stops.

    2. You can also try a clean boot to determine whether a background program is causing the issue:

    Perform a clean boot to check for interference causing the issue.

    https://support.microsoft.com/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

    If the problem goes away after a clean boot, it suggests a conflict with a third-party program. Start by enabling the programs you disabled one by one to identify the culprit.

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    2026-05-31T18:21:44.2633333+00:00

    Check for hidden or low-volume audio sources and verify Windows sound settings.

    1. Check Volume mixer for hidden apps
      1. In Windows 10, right-click the Speakers/Volume icon on the taskbar.
      2. Select Open Volume mixer.
      3. Look for any app showing activity (moving volume bar) and turn its volume down or mute it.
      4. If an unknown app is playing, close it from the taskbar or Task Manager.
    2. Verify the correct output device
      1. Right-click the Speakers icon and select Open Volume mixer.
      2. Ensure the device in use is the expected speakers and that no unwanted device (for example, a monitor with speakers) is selected as default.
      3. To confirm device properties, select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
      4. Select the output device and then Device properties; make sure Disable is not checked.
    3. Check for low or quiet background sound
      1. In Volume mixer, confirm that system and app sliders are not set very low.
      2. If sound is still very quiet, follow the low-volume steps:
        • Turn off audio enhancements: right-click Volume > Sounds > Playback tab > select device > Properties > Enhancements tab > check Disable all enhancements > OK.
        • If needed, change the audio format under the Advanced tab and test.
    4. Run audio troubleshooters
      1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      2. Run Playing Audio (or similar) and apply any fixes it suggests.

    If the music persists even when all apps are closed and volume mixer shows no active app, disconnect the speakers from the PC briefly to confirm whether the sound is coming from the speakers themselves (for example, built-in radio or Bluetooth source) rather than Windows.

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