How do I make my volume mute when my headphones come out?

[briantheman890]

Hey so I have (what I think) is a basic question.

I listen to the radio on my work computer.
What I am trying to do is have it so the volume is on mute all the time, but when I plug in my headphones it un-mutes. Then if the cord comes out by accident it goes to mute without playing any sound.

I hope this makes sense and that someone can help.
It is a realtek audio, and I am using the front audio port (if that matters).

 

[Poimetheus]

To the best of my knowledge, there is no function for this native in windows. This function does exist in things like iPods via programming.

 

[metalrun]

@briantheman890 - @poimetheus is right! there is no such function for this native in windows. This might be happening because of the radio software u r using on ur comp.
Just check if it happens while using some diff software like WMP/VLC/K-Lite Media Player Classic etc...

 

[DavidE]

In Sounds/Playback Devices can you disable the speakers and still hear audio using headphones?
I don't have headphones right now, but i can disable specific playback device(s).

 

[metalrun]

In Sounds/Playback Devices can you disable the speakers and still hear audio using headphones?
I don't have headphones right now, but i can disable specific playback device(s).

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bro he asked it happens automatically! he dont do anything! So im sure it only depends on the software he is using!
eg- now a days when u play a movie in vlc without headphones then sound is coming out of inbuild speakers but when u put the headphones then still sounds comes from the in-build speakers only! you have to stop the movie and play it again to get the headphones working!
i know this might not happen in all pc's but still it happens! so the problem is in software he is using...

Regards

 

[DavidE]

I'm well aware of what was said.
Stated in the OP, this is a WORK computer.

Are you aware many companies do not allow employees to install software on a company PC?
Doing so can result in getting fired!

I asked a question to try and start to figure out if there might be an alternative to not risk that.
I also understand the need to not disrupt others at work by accidentally unplugging headphones and the speakers suddenly start blasting...

You may well be right, and i might be wrong...
But on a work PC i would not risk my job with your suggestion by installing un-authorized programs if that breaks company rules...

regards

 

[Poimetheus]

Definitely look into disabling audio devices aside from the headphone jack though. At the very least, you won't be blasting coworkers away by accident.

 

[Superole]

bro he asked it happens automatically! he dont do anything! So im sure it only depends on the software he is using!

bro, I think you're the one misunderstanding the question here; It is NOT something that happens automatically, but rather something he wants to happen automatically. I.e. it is not a software-problem, but a search for a feature in OS or elsewhere

We want our computers to remain silent externally when headphones are unplugged, even if music is still playing.

 

[zir786]

i need this too