{"id":96279,"date":"2025-04-25T21:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=96279"},"modified":"2025-06-19T16:58:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T16:58:56","slug":"how-to-update-audio-drivers-on-windows-10-11-to-fix-sound-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-audio-drivers-on-windows-10-11-to-fix-sound-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Audio Drivers on Windows 10\/11 to Fix Sound Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re here, you most likely turned on your PC and found out that the sound wasn\u2019t working<\/a>. No startup chime, no music, nothing. However, before you update your audio drivers, there\u2019s something most people usually overlook.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, all your system needs is a quick restart or to run the Windows Audio troubleshooter (right-click on the speaker icon on your taskbar, select Troubleshoot sound problems<\/i>, and follow the suggestions). These two simple steps can solve unexpected glitches.<\/p>\n

But if those don\u2019t do the trick, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll walk you through exactly how to update your audio drivers, whether you\u2019re using Windows 10 or 11. And we\u2019ll explain what each step does, so you\u2019re not just clicking buttons. You\u2019ll actually understand what\u2019s happening behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n

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How to Update Audio Drivers on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n

In this section, I\u2019ll break down the fixes, from the simple built-in tools to widely recommended solutions to update your audio drivers.<\/p>\n

To make things easier for you, the fixes below are arranged in the most logical order, starting from the simplest and most beginner-friendly solutions all the way to more advanced or manual methods.<\/p>\n

This way, you can try the quick and easy options first and only move on to the more involved steps if necessary. The goal is to help you troubleshoot smart, not hard.<\/p>\n

Fix 1: Check for Windows updates<\/h3>\n

This solution involves using Windows Update<\/a> to check for any available system updates, including optional audio driver updates. It\u2019s a quick check that can sometimes patch OS-level bugs or deliver missing drivers quietly in the background.<\/p>\n

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While it\u2019s not the most direct way to update your sound drivers, Windows Update occasionally includes driver updates for device drivers<\/a> like Realtek or Intel sound chips.<\/p>\n

It can also fix audio-related bugs introduced by recent Windows versions or updates.<\/p>\n

So if your audio services stopped working<\/a> after a recent update, or you haven\u2019t updated in a while, it\u2019s worth a try. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n