How to install new audio drivers windows 10
Installing new audio drivers on Windows 10 is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Install drivers from the manufacturer's website
- Go to the website of your audio device manufacturer (e.g., Realtek, Creative, etc.).
- Search for the drivers for your specific audio device model.
- Download the latest audio driver package (usually a.zip or.exe file).
- Extract the contents of the downloaded file to a folder on your computer (e.g., C:\AudioDrivers).
- Go to the Device Manager (Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager).
- In the Device Manager, expand the "Sound, video and game controllers" section.
- Right-click on the audio device (e.g., Realtek Audio) and select "Update driver".
- Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
- Navigate to the folder where you extracted the drivers (e.g., C:\AudioDrivers) and select the.inf file.
- Follow the prompts to install the drivers.
Method 2: Install drivers from Windows Update
- Go to Settings (Press the Windows key + I).
- Click on "Update & Security".
- Click on "Windows Update".
- Click on "Check for updates".
- If an audio driver update is available, click "Download and install now".
- Follow the prompts to install the update.
Method 3: Use the built-in Windows 10 troubleshooter
- Go to Settings (Press the Windows key + I).
- Click on "Update & Security".
- Click on "Troubleshoot".
- Click on "Additional troubleshooters".
- Click on "Playing audio" and then "Run the troubleshooter".
- Follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.
Additional tips:
- Make sure you have administrator privileges to install drivers.
- If you're using a laptop, ensure that the audio device is enabled in the BIOS settings.
- If you're still having issues after installing the drivers, try restarting your computer or updating the drivers again.
- If you're using a USB audio device, ensure that the device is properly connected and recognized by Windows.