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Windows is well known for its dazzling array of odd errors and malfunctions appearing out of seemingly nowhere designed to drive you up-the-wall and around-the-bend. The best part of all? You never know when something is going to happen, and in many cases, you’ll have no idea what introduced the problem to your system. 7 Things That Really Annoy Us About Windows 10It's not a secret that Windows 10 isn't perfect. Cortana borders on being intrusive, mandatory updates can cause issues, and much appears half-baked. We present our top 7 of most glaring Windows 10 annoyances.READ MORE
Windows 10 has a plethora of well-documented issues, and has pushed many users to the brink of insanity. Luckily, those people who manage to step back into the real world come clutching their fixes, and we’ll share some of those golden-nuggets with you.
1. Check Your Sound Settings
Now, before you say “But Gavin, I’ve done that,” have you really done that? It can be the most obvious things we overlook. Without insulting your computing ability, make sure to check you haven’t accidentally muted Windows 10 – it’s easily done.
At the same time, check your cables, plugs, speaker connections, headphone connections and any other connections relating to your malfunctioning audio output. If you’re still in grief, read on.
2. Roll Back or Re-Install Audio Drivers
Drivers have always had an unhappy knack of creating issues, and Windows 10 is in no way exempt. The forced updates introduced last July have stepped up the issues, as Windows Update also covers hardware drivers. If you’re using everything as standard, you might be okay. If you’re using anything non-standard, you’re likely to have a bad time. How to Manage Windows Update in Windows 10For control freaks, Windows Update is a nightmare. It's designed to operate in the background, automatically keeping your system safe and running smoothly. We show you how it works and what you can customize.READ MORE
Windows 10 gives us a few options to fight an irksome driver. First, we can try to simply roll it back to the last good configuration. Right-click the Start button, select Device Manager, and right-click your sound driver, select Properties, and browse to the Driver tab. Press the Roll Back Driver option if available, and Windows 10 will begin the process.
If like the above image you have no option to roll the driver back, you’ll need to either Update or Reinstall the driver. As we’re dealing with audio driver issues, I’d go for a reinstall. This will remove the offending driver during the process, and give your system a nice clean one instead.
Before proceeding with the uninstall, ensure you have the new manufacturer version of the driver. You’ll be able to download them directly from the hardware issuer’s website, or in some cases, via a third-party supplier.
In the same Properties tab you should note the final option: Uninstall. Click this, and you’ll meet the Confirm Device Uninstall window. Depending on the driver issuer, this window may also contain an option to Delete the driver software for this device. If this is the case, make sure it is checked and press OK.
Once the drivers have been wiped, restart your system, and install the new driver.
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3. Update IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
A number of systems may encounter issues with their IDT High Definition Audio CODEC. This can be fixed with a manual driver update which allows us to choose the sound driver we wish to use. High-Resolution Audio: The Future of Music or a Scam?High-Resolution Audio is new and impressive, but does it live up to the hype and excitement? Is it a gimmick? Or even a scam?READ MORE
Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager. Expand the Sound, video games and controllers section. If you spot IDT High Definition Audio CODEC, right-click and select Update Driver Software. In the next panel, select Browse my computer for driver software, followed by Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. This allows us to select from any drivers pre-installed on our system.
Under Model, select High Definition Audio Device, followed by Next, followed by Yes. You may need to restart your system for the changes to take effect.
This fix has also been shown to resolve issues with surround sound speakers, as noted in the comment section of Kannon’s extremely thorough audio troubleshooting guide. No Sound in Windows 10? Here's How to Quickly Fix Digital DeafnessGot Windows 10 and having some sound problems? You're not alone. Thankfully there are some simple, effective troubleshooting steps you can follow.READ MORE
4. Fix RealTek Audio
I have no personal experience with the RealTek driver issues, but they seem to be relatively common, especially for those users upgrading from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 They have also come in a range of issues, and have a couple of fixes, too.
Refresh WiFi Drivers
One fix focused on disabling RealTek WLAN drivers, uninstalling, and reinstalling the latest version – even if you already have the latest version installed. How to Fix Your Wireless Internet Connection in WindowsAre you struggling to get a strong and stable wireless Internet connection? It could be the hardware or Windows itself causing the problem. Here are some troubleshooting tips.READ MORE
First, head over to the RealTek website and download the latest applicable version for your system. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager, and browse to your RealTek Wireless LAN drivers. Right-click and Uninstall. Now head to the file you downloaded, extract the folder, browse to setup.exe, and follow the instructions. You’ll need to reboot your system following the installation.
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