audacity-support/troubleshooting/error-codes/error-opening-sound-device.md

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Learn about causes and fixes for this error.

Error opening sound device

This error indicates a problem with the hardware used for playback, whether it is permissions, drivers, connections, or if you ask the device to do something it cannot do. You can attempt the following steps to resolve it.

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