High Definition Audio Device Has a Driver Problem in Windows 10 FIX [Tutorial]

High Definition Audio Device Has a Driver Problem in Windows 10 FIX [Tutorial]

No sound after upgrading to Windows 10? It’s probably a driver problem. Your audio driver is probably missing or out of date (and therefore incompatible with Windows 10).

The high definition audio has a driver error occurs when Windows fails to detect necessary audio drivers for the audio device. As the error indicates, it is triggered by a missing audio driver.

In some cases, the error can also occur if the audio driver is corrupt. It can be resolved by updating the required audio driver.

Whenever you update to the latest version of Windows 10, you can find cool new features and fixes. Unfortunately, big updates can bring with them new problems, and some of the most common are audio related. Those issues can leave people unable to play videos, use certain apps, or hear anything at all from their speakers.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
lexmark x422 has a driver problem
system firmware has a driver problem
Bluetooth device has a driver problem
mtp has a driver problem windows 8
realtek audio has a driver problem
mtp has a driver problem
Bluetooth server has a driver problem windows 7
ac interface has a driver problem windows 10

That’s not fun, especially when learning your way around the OS’ new features, so let’s do some troubleshooting. Here are the ways you can fix Windows 10 audio issues to remove the dreaded sound of silence.

When it comes to PC audio, many users are using the Realtek audio drivers, but Realtek drivers also have their share of issues.

Many reported the Realtek has a driver problem message, and in this tutorial, we’ll show you the best ways to fix this problem for good.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).

[Mobile-ircv]

Dude you are amazing! I have looked far and wide for a solution to a problem I don’t exactly understand. I did the very first check you suggested and it fixed it immediately. many “Microsoft advisors” suggested things and I tried updating drivers…man too dang much. Thank you

[PseudoWeasel]

Thank you! This helped me out perfectly. I simply updated the faulty High Definition Audio Drier with the defautlt one and ALL my speakers reappeared on the list.

[beatrizalvesmaia]

I spent MONTHS trying to solve this and you helped It worked!
I really appreciate it, thank you SO MUCH!!!

[chwiez]

What if your Speaker (high definition audio device) is not there and you want it back. How do you fix that?

[bryanalexander]

wow it works, I tried to reinstall all audio on device manager but nothing works then I tried auto troubleshooting and works like a charm! Thanks!

[LeafEater]

I had just updated my nvidia drivers and it disabled my HDMI sound to my TV. I was so bummed but determined to fix it. Your video was the correct solution!!!! Thank You so much!!

[jejomartormis]

YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!!! ANYWAYS HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE PHILIPPINES!

[নিশিকারায়]

Under sound, video, games controller option, there is realtek audio but when to see its properties, there shows realtek high definition audio.
My speaker is not working properly. It is continously muting and unmuting itself...can you help regarding this?

[KhoaShark]

it show me three difference compatible hardware. which one is better, high definition audio device or realtek high definition audio or realtek audio?

[michaeltremblay]

Somehow watching this video fixed my shit ..Thank you and bless you

[fxsrider]

Man that first troubleshooter has never worked for me. It will play a test tone which I can hear then asks me to duplicate not hearing anything which makes no sense at all to me.

[Glodap]

Thanks a lot bro, 5 hours of nothing and you appeared ike an angel <3

[MsRaquis]

This worked! Thanks so much. Any idea why this happens in the first place?

[AKPK]

Great this solution solved my problem. working fine...Thanks for such useful information

[chukuru]

I cant get my audio working since updating to windows 11....I've done everything....I'll pay if u can fix it

[TinyNay]

When I select the device there 2 devices.. high definition audio and realtek high definition..! Which one I choose? And when I chose the first i get a warning screen like you .. is that ok?

[jpinformatica]

01/10/2024 - So baixar Bios dell inspiron 3505 no modo automatico, atualiza e o erro será corrigido em 10 5 minutos.

[r.naeron]

Hi bro is it a problem if i have like 5 high definition audio device on the list?

[joemerriman]

I have the hp pavilion 17 notebook b&o speakers but hp took the drivers for it off and they don't accept realtek drivers

[doubled]

You're a life saver! Thanks for your help