There could be several reasons why your headphones are not working on your PC. I'll provide you with a few troubleshooting steps to help you identify and resolve the issue.
Firstly, check the physical connection between your headphones and the PC. Ensure that the headphone jack is securely plugged into the audio port on your PC. You may also want to try connecting the headphones to a different audio port if available.
Next, check the audio settings on your PC. Right-click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select "Open Sound settings" or "Playback devices." Make sure that your headphones are set as the default playback device. If they are not listed, try right-clicking in the window and enabling "Show Disabled Devices" or "Show Disconnected Devices."
Additionally, ensure that your PC's audio drivers are up to date. Outdated or incompatible drivers can often cause audio-related issues. Visit the manufacturer's website or use a reliable driver update tool to download and install the latest drivers for your PC's audio hardware.
If updating the drivers doesn't resolve the problem, you can also try troubleshooting the audio playback through the Windows built-in troubleshooter. Right-click on the speaker icon again, select "Open Sound settings," and scroll down to the "Advanced sound options" section. Click on "Troubleshoot" and follow the on-screen instructions.
In some cases, certain applications or software settings may interfere with your headphones. Try closing any applications that utilize audio or adjusting their settings to ensure they are not conflicting with your headphones.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that there may be a hardware problem with either your headphones or the PC's audio port. Consider testing your headphones on another device or using different headphones on your PC to determine if the issue lies with the headphones themselves.
If you are still unable to resolve the problem, it may be worth seeking technical support or contacting the manufacturer of your PC for further assistance.