How do I fix a missing audio driver?

How do I fix a missing audio driver?

Check device and driver status in Device Manager

1. In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
2. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.
3. Right-click the audio device, and then select Update Driver.
4. Click Search automatically for updated driver software to check for and install a driver.

Why did my audio driver disappear?

Missing sound card section If you are missing the Sound, video and game controllers category in Device Manager, your sound card drivers may not be installed properly. Your sound card may also be disabled, malfunctioning, or unavailable. First, verify no conflicts or other devices are present in the Device Manager.

How do I find my missing audio driver?

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select it from the results.
2. Select the arrow next to Sound, video and game controllers to expand it.
3. Right-click the listing for your sound card or audio device, then select Properties.
4. Select the Driver tab, then select Roll Back Driver.

How do I reinstall my speaker driver?

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1. Open Start Menu.
2. Type Device Manager and Open it.
3. Double-Click on the category “Audio inputs and outputs”.
4. Under this category, right-click on the driver of your audio output device and select “Properties”.
5. Click the “Driver” tab and look for “Roll Back Driver” button* below and click it.

How do I reinstall sound drivers Windows 10?

Reinstall audio driver from Control Panel

1. Type Appwiz.
2. Find audio driver entry and Right-click on the audio driver and then choose Uninstall option.
3. Choose Yes to continue.
4. Reboot your device when the driver is removed.
5. Get the latest version of the audio driver and install it on your PC.

How do I reinstall drivers on Windows 10?

Reinstall the device driver

1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
2. Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and select Uninstall.
3. Restart your PC.
4. Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

How do I Uninstall and reinstall sound drivers?

Go back to the Device Manager box, right-click the audio driver and choose Uninstall; if you have a touch-screen device, press and hold the driver to get the Uninstall option from the menu. Restart your computer, and Windows will try to reinstall it for you.

How do I restart my audio driver?

Double-click “Sound, Video and Game Controllers.” Right-click the sound driver and click “Enable” to restart the device.