When you upgrade and install Windows 10, some update problems always happen. According to user’ reports, they have encountered the “device not migrated” error. This error won’t show up on the computer screen like usual errors but you can go to Device Manager to check the properties of the device and see it under the Event tab.
In the information section, you can see much information on the error and know device was not migrated due to partial or ambiguous match. The device not migrated error may happen on a USB device, hard drive, Realtek High Definition audio, etc.
Here, we offer 8 ways to help you solve the no sound issue in Windows Movie Maker. Hope one way can help you.
Solution 1. Restart the Computer
As simple as it sounds, some issues can be solved by restarting. Therefore, if you cannot hear sound in Movie Maker in Windows 10, you can try restarting your computer.
Solution 2. Check the Video Volume Is Off or Not
Sometimes, users are struggled to fix the no sound issue on Windows Movie Maker. However, some of them may ignore the factor: Video volume. If the Video volume is off, you are sure to encounter the Windows Movie Maker no sound issue. Therefore, you need to see if the Video volume is off or not by the following steps:
Launch Movie Maker, and import your video files.
Click on the Video Tools > Edit.
Select the Video volume feature and check if it is off or not.
Solution 3. Check Audio Codec and Device
Sometimes, when it comes to the Movie Maker no audio problem, we find your file might not be the problem but the device you are using. It is recommended to check your device to make sure that sound can be heard and the sound drivers are well installed. As we know, although you have drivers installed, the sound will not play well because these drivers are outdated. In order to avoid the Windows Movie Maker no sound issue, you have to make sure you have installed the latest drivers.
Solution 4. Run Windows Movie Maker in Compatibility Mode
Some Windows 10 users reported that running Movie Maker in compatibility mode can solve the audio problem. Here, you can try the following steps to fix the Windows Movie Maker no audio issue.
Step 1. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery, then look for and right click the MovieMaker file, and choose Properties.
Step 2. Click on Compatibility.
Step 3. Check the Run this program in compatibility mode for, and then select Windows 7 in the drop down.
Step 4. Click Apply and close it.