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

  1. Go to the website of your audio device manufacturer (e.g., Realtek, Creative, etc.).
  2. Search for the drivers for your specific audio device model.
  3. Download the latest audio driver package (usually a.zip or.exe file).
  4. Extract the contents of the downloaded file to a folder on your computer (e.g., C:\AudioDrivers).
  5. Go to the Device Manager (Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager).
  6. In the Device Manager, expand the "Sound, video and game controllers" section.
  7. Right-click on the audio device (e.g., Realtek Audio) and select "Update driver".
  8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
  9. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the drivers (e.g., C:\AudioDrivers) and select the.inf file.
  10. Follow the prompts to install the drivers.

Method 2: Install drivers from Windows Update

  1. Go to Settings (Press the Windows key + I).
  2. Click on "Update & Security".
  3. Click on "Windows Update".
  4. Click on "Check for updates".
  5. If an audio driver update is available, click "Download and install now".
  6. Follow the prompts to install the update.

Method 3: Use the built-in Windows 10 troubleshooter

  1. Go to Settings (Press the Windows key + I).
  2. Click on "Update & Security".
  3. Click on "Troubleshoot".
  4. Click on "Additional troubleshooters".
  5. Click on "Playing audio" and then "Run the troubleshooter".
  6. Follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.

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