Hello Pumpkinbb. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums. I understand your headphones are not working properly, on your computer. To assist you properly, I require the following information:
1. The computer's model number. If you require assistance locating this information, please reference this website: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c00033108
2. The computer's operating system. I know you stated the computer has Windows 8, but I would like to double-check. If you require assistance locating this information, please reference this website: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-CA/windows/which-operating-system
3. Have you installed any new hardware on this computer, before the issue appeared?
4. Have you installed any new software or drivers on this computer, before the issue appeared?
In the meantime, please apply the troubleshooting in this HP document, then provide the results: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01884922
Note that the troubleshooting is intended for Windows 7, but is effective on Windows 8. Please respond as soon as possible. I look forward to your response.
Mario