October 2020
My Dell xps 9530 running windows 10 won't play any audio for sims 4 unless I use headphones and when the headphones die (airpods) the computer freezes until I hard press the shut down key.
I can play audio in other games as well as listen to music, only sims 4 is giving me this issue.
I have followed the answers on this link:
1. I have deleted the config and options files.
2. I have used dell's driver update to install the updated driver for Realtek Audio.
3. I have opened up the volume mixer and can see that the sims4 is not muted.
4. I have repaired the game file using origin.
5. I have uninstalled Realtek Audio and reinstalled it.
I do not have any mods installed.
Furthermore, I reset this PC by deleting all personal data and starting with a fresh download of windows 10, and have followed steps 1-5 a second time around.
Please advise.
October 2020
October 2020
For me, If I accidentally unplug my headphones and try to plug it back in, the audio for the sims 4 is gone and I have to rejoin to hear ts4 again. My game doesn't freeze though, so maybe consider wired headphones and see if it still freezes?