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How to Reinstall Audio Drivers in Windows 11
Fix audio device not working after updating to Windows 11
Prerequisites: None
Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus
Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Expected Outcome: Have working speakers after updating to Windows 11
Tools Required: Windows 11 Computer and Working Speakers
- Press Windows + S to launch the Search menu.
- Enter Device Manager in the text field at the top, and click on the relevant search result that appears.
- Now, double-click on the Sound, video and game controllers entry to view the devices under it.
- Right-click on the audio device, and select Uninstall device from the context menu.
- Tick the checkbox for Attempt to remove the driver for this device, and click on Uninstall.
- After uninstalling the driver, restart the computer.
- Windows will now look for the best available driver for the audio device and automatically install it.