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Most audio problems in Windows can be fixed by Reinstall Audio Driver. Before you continue, please write down your audio driver provider and version so that you can easily download them from the manufacturer’s website when you need to install them again after removing them. Every piece of hardware on your system needs its own driver for it to work properly.
Now, an audio driver is one of these very important parts because it makes sure your system’s speakers work right and recognizes and sends sound to any external devices that are connected. In general, Windows updates take care of all driver-related problems so that you always have the most recent driver for all hardware.
But there are times when you need to reinstall a driver to make sure your system works right, such as when a driver is broken or corrupted. We mentioned below are the ways to fix Reinstall Audio Driver On Windows 11/10. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site for more information about this error.
How to Uninstall Realtek/ NVIDIA Audio Drivers
Via Control Panel
The Control Panel is another way to get rid of an audio driver in Windows 11.
- Click on the Search icon and type Control Panel, then click on Open.
- Set View by > Large icons and select Programs and Features, as shown.
- In the Programs and Features window, scroll down and find the audio driver.
- Right-click on your audio driver (e.g. NVIDIA HD Audio Driver) and select Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the uninstallation wizard to complete the process
- Finally, restart your computer after the process finishes.
- Read the next segment on how to install audio driver as a reference for reinstallation.
Via Device Manager
Follow the steps below to get rid of Windows 11’s audio driver through Device Manager:
- Click on the Search icon, type device manager and click Open.
- In the device manager window, double click on Audio inputs and outputs to expand it.
- Right-click on audio driver and click on Uninstall device from the context menu.
- In the Uninstall Device confirmation prompt, click on Uninstall.
- Then, restart your computer.
Through Optional Updates
You can use the Windows Update settings to check for new versions of your audio driver and install them if there are any. Here’s what you need to do.
- Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.
- Click on Windows Update in the left pane.
- Then, select Advanced options in the right pane, as shown.
- Click on Optional updates option under Additional options.
- If there are any updates available then, they will be listed here. Find the audio driver update and check the box next to it.
- Then, click on Download & install.
- Click on Restart Now to restart your system to implement the updates.
Manually Download & Install Audio Driver
Most, if not all, computer makers have support pages for their computers where people can download the latest driver packages that work with their system and install them by hand. Google is always your best friend if you don’t know the direct download link. Here’s how to reinstall audio drivers in Windows 11 by downloading them from their official website:
Use Google Search to look for the driver for your sound card. In the search bar, type your computer’s manufacturer (for example, HP) followed by your computer’s model number (for example, pavilion) and the words “audio driver download.”
- Open the link that matches your search results. Find and download the latest audio driver that works with your computer or laptop.
- Follow the steps on the Intel Realtek Download page to get and install the required Audio Driver.
- Press the Windows and E keys together to open File Explorer.
- Go to the place where you saved the file for installing the driver.
- If the file you downloaded can be run, double-click the.exe file and follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio driver on Windows 11.
Use specialized software to reinstall audio drivers
If both methods sound too hard or time-consuming, you can always use a third-party tool. So, we recommend using DriverFix, a tool that automatically checks for newer versions of the installed drivers and updates them if any are found.
Some of the most common errors and bugs in Windows are caused by drivers that are too old or don’t work well together. A system that isn’t up to date can cause lag, system errors, or even BSoDs.
You can avoid these kinds of problems by using an automatic tool, like DriverFix, that will find, download, and install the right driver version on your Windows PC with just a few clicks. Here’s what you need to do:
- Download and install DriverFix.
- Launch the application.
- Wait for DriverFix to detect all your faulty drivers.
- The software will now show you all the drivers that have issues, and you just need to select the ones you’d liked fixed.
- Wait for DriverFix to download and install the newest drivers.
- Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
FAQ
How do I get my sound back on Windows 11?
- Check how loud your speakers are.
- Run the troubleshooter for the sound.
- Check to see if all Windows Updates have been installed.
- Check the connections of your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speakers, and headphones.
- Check the settings for the sound.
- Fix your audio drivers. …
- Change the default device to your audio device.
How do I reinstall my sound driver?
If the problem is still there, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Click “View optional updates” if it’s there. Next, click on Driver updates and look to see if your audio driver is there. If so, make sure that driver is installed and click “Download and install.”
How do I fix no audio device installed Windows 11?
Find your sound output device in the Playback tab. If no device is listed, right-click the Playback section and choose Show disabled devices. If your audio device is greyed out, right-click and choose “Enable.” Then, choose the device and click the Set Default button to make it the default device.