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If you encounter sound issues while using your computer, the simplest solution is to reinstall the sound driver for Windows. Here's a guide on how to do it on both Windows 10 and 11, shared by Mytour.
To reinstall the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11, follow these steps:
Step 1: Uninstall the old sound driver on Windows
Click the Start menu icon and search for Device Manager, then select Device Manager from the search results.
In the Device Manager window, locate and expand the Sound, video and game controllers section.
Right-click on the sound driver you wish to remove and select Uninstall device.
In the confirmation dialog for removing the sound driver, you can check the option Delete the driver software for this device to completely remove the driver (if available), then click Uninstall to confirm the removal.
After uninstalling the sound driver, restart your computer.
Step 2: Reinstall the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11
Once your computer has restarted, Windows will automatically search for and install the sound driver by default. However, if the driver isn't installed automatically or you wish to install the latest version, you can follow these methods to reinstall the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11:
Method 1: Install the sound driver through Device Manager
Open Device Manager, right-click on any item under Sound, video and game controllers, and select Update driver.
Select Search automatically for drivers to let Windows search for and install the best driver available for your system.
Method 2: Use Windows Update
Click the Start menu icon, search for Settings, and select Settings from the search results.
In the Settings window, select Windows Update (or Update & Security → Windows Update). Then click on Check for updates. Windows will automatically download and install the available updates, including the sound driver.
Method 3: Install the driver from the manufacturer's website
You can also reinstall the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11 by visiting the manufacturer's website (for example: Realtek, ASUS, HP, Dell, etc.). Download the driver version that matches your operating system.
Run the setup file and follow the instructions to install the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11.
Step 3: Check the sound
After reinstalling the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11, you can check the sound by right-clicking the sound icon in the taskbar and selecting Sound Settings.
In the Sound section, check if the sound is functioning properly.
Here, Mytour has shared a quick and simple guide on how to reinstall the sound driver on Windows 10 and 11. If your computer's sound is not working, you can uninstall the old driver and install a new sound driver for your PC. Thank you for reading and following this article.
