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- Шаг 1: Удаление старого драйвера
- Шаг 2: Установка
- Возможные проблемы
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Шаг 1: Удаление старого драйвера
Если программное обеспечение уже использовалось в операционной системе, то рекомендуется сначала удалить старый драйвер, чтобы избежать конфликта между версиями ПО Realtek HD. Если ОС «чистая» и звуковой драйвер еще не устанавливался, то можно пропустить этот шаг и сразу переходить к следующему.
- Откройте встроенное средство «Диспетчер устройств». Для этого можно использовать сочетание клавиш «Win + X», после чего выбрать соответствующий пункт.
- Разверните меню «Звуковые, игровые и видеоустройства» и найдите драйвера для Realtek High Definition Audio. Щелкните по названию правой кнопкой мыши и из контекстного меню выберите функцию удаления устройства.
- В новом окне подтвердите действие.
Также рекомендуется поискать дубликаты этого устройства. Для этого на вкладке «Вид» вверху интерфейса «Диспетчера устройств» отметьте опцию «Показать скрытые устройства». Удаляйте ПО аналогичным способом.
После удаления программного обеспечения необходимо перезагрузить операционную систему, чтобы изменения вступили в силу.
Скорее всего, после этого звук пропадет, но после установки Realtek HD все компоненты автоматически возобновят свою работу.
Шаг 2: Установка
Для начала потребуется скачать утилиту Realtek HD, причем нужно определить разрядность и версию операционной системы при загрузке. Процедура инсталляции несложная, поскольку предустановлен пошаговый мастер. Достаточно следовать алгоритму в соответствии с инструкциями.
Скачать Realtek HD
- Скачайте и запустите установочный файл. Автоматически начнется извлечение компонентов, которые необходимы для установки.
- Запустится пошаговый мастер. Нажмите на кнопку «Далее», чтобы продолжить установку.
- В следующем окне появится небольшая инструкция. Ознакомьтесь с ней и продолжите инсталляцию.
- Если вы пропустили первый шаг с ручным удалением, мастер установки автоматически удалит обнаруженное старое программное обеспечение. Затем начнется установка нужных компонентов. Это может занять некоторое время.
- Когда все будет установлено, программа предложит перезагрузить устройство. Чтобы звук снова появился, рекомендуется сделать это. Но также можно отложить перезапуск на более удобное время. Нажмите кнопку «Готово».
На этом установка Realtek HD завершена. Приложение для дополнительной настройки звука (оно называется Диспетчер Realtek HD) можно найти среди установленного софта, например через поиск в «Пуске» по запросу «realtek». Если не удается найти данную программу, читайте статью дальше.
Кстати, вы также можете устанавливать любые драйверы при помощи специальных помощников.
Подробнее:
Программы для установки драйверов
Как обновить драйверы на компьютере
Возможные проблемы
Если во время установки возникли какие-либо проблемы, то решить большинство из них можно самостоятельно.
Realtek HD не устанавливается
Нередко причиной становится конфликт программного обеспечения или несовместимая с операционной системой версия драйвера. Бывает, что установка Realtek HD не удается из-за неполадок со звуковым оборудованием или чипом на материнской плате; неполадки в Windows также могут стать причиной неудачной инсталляции. Большинство проблем и путей их решения разобрано в нашем отдельном материале.
Подробнее: Не устанавливается Realtek HD в Windows 10
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Самая распространенная проблема с уже установленным Realtek HD – это отсутствие иконки Диспетчера в трее или значка на рабочем столе. Кроме того, из-за разных сбоев этот Диспетчер может автоматически закрываться или даже не запускаться вместе с операционной системой. Как исправить открытие данного приложения, можете узнать из следующего материала.
Подробнее: Как открыть Диспетчер Realtek HD в Windows 10
Диспетчер Realtek HD не запускается
Если установленный Диспетчер Realtek HD не запускается, источник проблемы следует искать в операционной системе. Наш автор в отдельной инструкции объяснял, что делать в этой ситуации, даже если звуковое оборудование не отображается в «Диспетчере устройств».
Подробнее: Не открывается Realtek HD в Windows 10
Диспетчер пропал из «Панели управления»
Если вы привыкли запускать Диспетчер Realtek HD через «Панель управления» Windows, но теперь его значка там нет, вывести его можно через «Параметры» Windows 10. Существуют альтернативные методы запуска, о которых можно узнать из отдельного руководства на нашем сайте.
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Audio drivers are essential for any and all computers and all operating systems come with generic audio drivers that work right out of the box. Generic audio drivers will work in most cases i.e., you can watch a movie, play a YouTube video in your browser, or listen to music and the audio will work just fine.
Windows 10 will initially start you off with generic audio drivers but it will eventually install proprietary audio drivers via Windows Update. These may not be the best audio drivers for your system, and they may not be up to date either. That’s why it’s a good idea to install audio drivers on Windows 10 yourself instead of allowing the OS to install them.
Windows 10 normally installs generic drivers and they may, or may not be right for your system. The alternative for this driver is the Realtek High Definition Audio driver.
Download Realtek drivers
If generic audio drivers are not working for your system, you most likely need Realtek drivers, or you need to update the driver.
You can get Realtek drivers from;
- Windows Updates.
- Intel’s official download center.
- The website for the manufacturer of your system e.g. Dell or HP.
Manually install audio drivers
To install audio drivers on Windows 10,
- Download the driver that you want to install.
- Run the executable file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the download.
- Restart the system.
Install drivers from Windows Update
You can install audio drivers from Windows Update but this method is not as reliable as a manual installation because Windows Update may find and install an older driver.
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand Audio inputs and outputs.
- Double-click your audio device.
- Go to the Driver tab.
- Click Update driver.
- Allow Windows 10 to install any drivers that it finds.
- If no drivers are found, click ‘Search for updated drivers on Windows update’.
- Install the drivers that Windows Update finds.
- Restart the system.
Realtek alternatives
Realtek audio drivers are the drivers used on most systems. If you do not want to install Realtek drivers, your only other option is to use the generic audio drivers that Windows 10 installs.
If you do not install Realtek drivers, chances are you won’t be able to use all features on the audio device(s) on your system. For example, in the absence of Realtek drivers, you won’t see the Stereo Mix option under Sounds in Recording and Playback. This will in turn limit your use of external and combo audio devices.
Having sound trouble even after installing the right drivers? Check out these troubleshooting tips.
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No sound; audio is giving issues on Windows 10.
Here are the 4 best ways to update sound drivers on Windows 10.
We understand without sound; everything becomes dull and depressing. If you face audio issues on your Windows, it’s time to update the sound driver. This post will explain how to update audio drivers on Windows 10.
But before that, let us understand why we need to update sound drivers and where can you find the audio driver.
Note : To update a driver, you don’t need to learn how to reinstall audio drivers.
Where Do I Find the Audio Drivers?
The Audio Driver in Windows can be found in Device Manager. To locate it, follow the steps below:
1. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Now, in the Device Manager window, expand the Sound, video and game controllers tree.
3. Here, you will see the audio driver’s name.
Why Should I Upgrade My Sound Drivers?
No sound – when you try to play audio and hear no sound, or the speakers suddenly stop working, the driver is corrupt or outdated.
Cracking sound – If the sound breaks while watching a movie or playing a game.
You need additional features when you want extra sound effects or to adjust levels.
To enhance the sound – updating the audio driver helps improve the sound. But if you are looking for ways to speed up Windows performance, check out how to speed up the performance of your Windows 10.
How To Update Sound Drivers
Now that we know why we need to update audio drivers let us learn ways to get the latest audio drivers.
Sound drivers on Windows can be updated both manually and automatically. The manual is time-consuming and requires patience, while the automatic is easy and quick. To update the audio driver on Windows 10,8,7, try Advanced Driver Updater. The driver updating software scans the PC for problematic drivers and shows the latest driver updates. To download it, click On Button below.
Tip : Sometimes, we forget that the speakers are muted. Therefore, before getting into troubleshooting steps, ensure that is not the case. Also, check the connections; a loose cable connection might cause the sound to stop playing.
Method 1 – Automatically updating the Sound driver
Manually searching the web for the correct driver update can be frustrating. The risk of downloading incorrect drivers increases, and you might brick the system. Understanding this and other problems that might arise when an incorrect driver is installed, Systweak developed Advanced Driver Updater. An app scans your PC for outdated drivers and shows the compatible driver update. With a driver database of over a million, this driver updating tool is one of the best tools in the market.
Follow the steps & update the audio driver:
1. Use the Download Now button to get Advanced Driver Updater.
2. Open the tool and start scanning by clicking Start Scan Now.
3. Let the scanning complete > and update the audio driver by clicking the Update driver link or Update All button.
Note : Free users, can update individual drivers while paid users can update all outdated drivers at once.
5. Reboot the PC.
This will solve the no sound problem.
Method 2 – Update audio driver via Windows Update
Before getting into more complicated methods, let’s try the easier way and learn how to update the audio driver on Win 10.
1. In the Windows search bar, type Windows Update and select the best search results.
2. Click Check for Updates to download and install the latest updates.
3. If you are using an updated version of Windows, click View optional updates.
4. Double click Driver updates and look if an update for the sound driver is available.
5. Select it > Download and install.
6. Restart the PC to apply changes.
Method 3 – Updating Sound Driver via Device Manager
Even after updating Windows, if the sound is not working, you will need to look for a sound driver via Device Manager. To do so, follow the steps below:
1. Press Windows + X > Device Manager
2. Find Sound, video, and game controllers > expand it.
3. Right-click the name of the sound card you are using > Update Driver
4. Select, the first option from the new window that opens.
5. Wait for it to look for an available update.
6. Reboot the system and check if the problem is solved or not.
Method 4 – Updating Audio Driver via Manufacturer’s Website
If nothing has worked so far and you still wish to do it manually, you can visit the manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver update.
Here are the URLs for some common audio driver manufacturers:
- Realtek
- Creative Labs
- Intel HD Graphics and Audio
- AMD (High Definition Audio Device)
- NVIDIA (High Definition Audio Device)
After downloading the sound driver, here’s how to update the sound driver.
1. Press Windows + X > Device Manager.
2. Find Sound, video, and game controllers > expand it.
3. Right-click the audio device you are using > Update driver
4. Click, Browse my computer for drivers.
5. Next, click Browse and go to the location where you have saved the sound driver.
Alternatively, if you have the setup file you can use Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer and browse to the location where the driver is saved.
6. Click Next and keep following the instructions to update the sound driver.
7. Restart the system, your audio driver should be updated, and the sound should be working.
Fix – Updating Audio Drivers – Windows 10
That’s it; you can upgrade the audio driver on Windows 10, 8, and 7 by following any of the methods outlined above. If you want a quick way out and don’t enjoy following the lengthy processes, you can use Advanced Driver Updater. This excellent driver updating application checks and updates any outdated drivers with ease. If you feel like upgrading additional old drivers after installing the sound driver, read how to update drivers on Windows 10,8,7.
We hope you enjoyed the post and learned how to upgrade sound drivers. If you have any product-related questions contact the support team at support@systweak.com.
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When Windows 10 cannot automatically detect and download the correct audio driver for your computer, you will need to manually install the driver. It happens if you use hardware with external drivers and have to either download them from the hardware manufacturer’s website or use a driver disc. Sometimes, you must also download and install audio drivers from the motherboard’s manufacturer’s website.
The best way is to identify your computer’s model and search for the driver on the manufacturer’s website. Download the driver and install it. If you use any external sound card to get high-quality audio, you must visit the sound card’s website to download the drivers manually.
Installing drivers through manual procedure takes a lot of time and requires you to pay close attention to what you’re doing the whole time. Also, before installing a driver for the first time, it is recommended that a system restore point be made. If something goes wrong, you can simply undo your changes with this.
For the changes to take effect after the drivers have been installed, your computer will require a restart after they have been completed. If you encounter a driver installation error during setup due to a missing driver or incompatibility, search for a newer driver version or contact the hardware manufacturer for more information.
Step 1: Identify The Audio Driver
How do you know which audio driver you require for Windows 10? It is very simple; you must identify the computer model using the system information. To open the system information, go to the start menu and search “System Information.”
Open the system information and look for the “System Model.” Write down this model number, as you will need it to search the drivers. If you use external audio hardware, go to “Hardware Resources” and “I/O.” Here, you can find the sound card or graphics card name.
Step 2: Download The Audio Driver
This is one of the most important steps in the whole process. Now, you must download the exact driver matching your system description. In this case, we have to search for the drivers that match both system requirements and the operating system.
There are two operating system bits, 32-bit and 64-bit. Therefore, you will need this information to successfully download drivers like Realtek. After confirmation of the model, go to the manufacturer’s website.
Like in my case, I will go to Dell. You can also search on Google for the model of your computer with the required drivers (Dell Vestro 14 Audio Drivers) and then open the official website’s link. Some websites, like Dell, offer you virtual support.
You just have to insert the model and other details of your computer, and it finds the best possible match for your driver. Once you have found the drivers, download them and install them carefully.
Install Drivers Manually Via Device Manager
Device managers also have a feature to add your drivers manually. Suppose you use hardware that your Windows cannot identify and install; then, you must manually add this driver. Some drivers don’t have executable files. Windows built-in programs like device manager can only detect them. So, to add the driver manually, follow these steps,
- Download the driver file with hardware from the manufacturer’s official website or the provided CD/DVD.
- Now open Device Manager by searching in the Windows search bar.
- Once open, scroll down to “Other devices.” Look for your sound card name or unidentified audio driver.
- Now, right-click on the hardware and select “Update” from the file.
- Select “Browse my computer for drivers” from the popup windows.
- You will be redirected to another window. Select Browse from that window.
- Go to the folder where your downloaded driver is located, select the driver, and press OK. It will automatically install your driver into the system.
Manually Install Realtek Audio Driver
Realtek HD drivers are the most common audio drivers for Windows 10. Many websites provide Realtek audio drivers, but you must be careful about which one you choose. We recommend you always download the driver from the official Realtek website.
You can also download the correct driver from Intel’s website, as most motherboards have audio chipsets supporting Realtek. Here’s the complete process,
- Go to the Realtek website and scroll down to the Windows section. Here, you will find the list of all the drivers concerning the operating system.
- Search for the drivers that match your operating system’s exact description.
- Click on downloaded and agree to the terms and policies.
- Then, open the folder you just created after extracting its contents.
- To begin the installation, double-click the setup.exe file and follow the on-screen prompts.
How To Update Audio Drivers Manually? | Manufacturer’s Website
If you want your audio drivers to work efficiently and correctly, you should always keep them up to date. You can manually download the latest version from your device manufacturer’s website. To update audio drivers manually:
- Go to the manufacturer’s website and search for the latest version of your audio drivers.
- Download the drivers and install them on your device.
Note: Always prefer to download drivers from the manufacturer’s official website. It will protect your system from malware and virus damage and ensure the verified driver installation.
Common Errors While Downloading Audio Drivers Manually
- The driver you downloaded may sometimes be incompatible with your computer’s operating system. In this scenario, you should try looking for a different version of the same driver on various websites.
- There is a possibility that malware or viruses could corrupt the audio drivers. Therefore, you should ensure that you have antivirus software installed on your computer and always scan any downloaded files before installing them.
- Before you download and install your drivers, you should make it a point to read the release notes accompanying them. It will help you determine whether or not the driver is appropriate for the system you are using.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest versions of your audio drivers, as they may contain fixes or enhancements to enhance the quality of your device’s audio.
These are some tips on manually installing audio drivers on Windows 10. When installing audio drivers, paying close attention to the process and having a firm grasp of the underlying operating system is important.
Before downloading and installing a driver, please ensure you have read and understand the above instructions thoroughly and have checked all information for accuracy.
Conclusion
Installing audio drivers manually is a complex process and requires you to have an in-depth knowledge of your device’s operating system. It can also be time-consuming, so paying close attention to the instructions given above is important. It will help you avoid any potential errors while installing your driver.
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Wonder how to reinstall audio driver in Windows 10 computer? This post provides 2 ways with detailed guides. MiniTool software also offers some free tools and useful computer tips to help you keep your data and computer safe, incl. MiniTool Power Data Recovery, MiniTool Partition Wizard, MiniTool ShadowMaker, and more.
Sometimes if you meet audio problems on your Windows 10 computer, you can reinstall audio driver in Windows 10 to see if it can help you fix sound errors. This tutorial introduces 2 ways to let you reinstall audio driver in Windows 10.
Way 1. How to Reinstall Audio Driver Windows 10 via Device Manager
Step 1. Open Device Manager in Windows 10. The quickest way to access it is to press Windows + X and choose Device Manager.
Step 2. Next you can click Sound, video and game controllers to expand it.
Step 3. Right-click your audio device like Realtek High Definition Audio and choose Uninstall device option. Tick Delete the driver software for this device option in the pop-up window, and click Uninstall button to uninstall the audio driver.
Step 4. Restart your Windows 10 computer and Windows should automatically scan and reinstall audio driver for the audio device. Alternatively, you can also go to your PC manufacturer website to manually download and install the audio driver.
If you’ve noted down the audio driver name and version beforehand, you can also search the audio driver in browser and download the latest version of the audio device driver.
Way 2. Reinstall Audio Driver Windows 10 through Control Panel
Step 1. Open Control Panel in Windows 10. You can press Windows + R, type control panel and press Enter to open it.
Step 2. In Control Panel window, click Programs -> Programs and Features. Alternatively, you can also press Windows + R, type Appwiz.cpl, and press Enter to open Program and Features window.
Step 3. Find your audio device like Reaktek High Definition Audio and click Uninstall to uninstall the audio driver on your Windows 10 computer.
Step 4. Restart your PC and go to your computer manufacturer website to download and reinstall the latest version of the audio driver for your computer.
Other 3 Tips to Troubleshoot Sound Problems Windows 10
Aside from reinstalling audio driver to fix Windows audio problems, you can also try to update or roll back the audio driver, or run Windows sound troubleshooter to diagnose sound issues in Windows 10.
Tip 1. Update audio driver
After you enter into Device Manager in Windows 10, you can right-click the target audio device and choose Update driver option to update the audio driver.
Tip 2. Roll back audio driver
You can also try to roll back the audio driver to the older version to fix Windows 10 sound issues.
- After you access Device Manager by following the operation above, you can right-click the audio device and choose Properties.
- Next click Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver button.
Tip 3. Run sound troubleshooter
Windows system has built-in sound troubleshooter allowing you to troubleshoot and fix sound playback issues in Windows 10.
- You can press Windows + I to open Windows Settings.
- Click Update & Security -> Troubleshoot.
- Find Playing Audio in the right window, click it and click Run the troubleshooter button to find and fix problems with playing sound. You can also scroll down to find Recording Audio, click it and click Run the troubleshooter button to find and fix problems with recording sound.
Bottom Line
You can follow one of the 2 ways in the tutorial to easily reinstall audio driver in Windows 10. Other 3 tips are also included to help you troubleshoot Windows 10 sound issues. Hope it helps.
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