Drivers They are the key components required for hardware to interact with the operating system and function as intended. Many problems can arise due to a faulty driver, which can leave you scratching your head. Fortunately, both Microsoft developers and computer manufacturers make sure to release regular driver updates to keep things running properly. But sometimes, issues such as corrupted or missing drivers arise. Hence, today we will guide you on how to reinstall Realtek audio drivers in Windows 11, i.e., install audio drivers after uninstalling them.
How to Reinstall the Audio Driver in Windows 11
An audio driver is something you need almost every day, regardless of what you're using your computer for—whether it's streaming movies on Netflix or playing your favorite games. The first step to reinstalling it is to uninstall it.
How to uninstall Realtek/NVIDIA audio drivers
To uninstall an audio driver, there are two basic methods.
Option 1: Via Device Manager
Follow the steps below to uninstall the audio driver on Windows 11 through Device Manager:
1. Click Search code , And type device Manager And click to open.
2. In a window device Manager , double-click Audio inputs and outputs to expand it.
3. Right click on audio driver And click “Uninstall device” from the context menu.
3 a. For example, NVIDIA High Definition Audio.
3b. For example, Realtek HD Audio.
4. In confirmation prompt Uninstall Device , Click Uninstall.
5. Then restart your computer.
6a. Check if it is done. Install driver automatically By moving to Device Manager > Audio Inputs and Outputs once again.
6b. If you do not find your driver installed, you can download and install it manually as described in the following sections.
Option 2: Via the control panel
Another way to uninstall the audio driver in Windows 11 is through the Control Panel.
1. Click Search code And type Control Panel , then tap to open.
2. Set View by > Large icons and select programs and features , as shown.
3. In a window programs and features Scroll down and find Audio driver.
4. Right click on audio driver (For example NVIDIA HD Audio Driver) and select uninstall , As shown below.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the uninstall wizard to complete the process.
6. Finally, prepare Turn on the computer After the operation is completed.
7. Read the following section on how to install the audio driver as a reference for reinstallation.
How to Reinstall the Audio Driver on Windows 11
You can install an audio driver in Windows 11 through any of the given options.
Option 1: Download and install the audio driver manually
Most, if not all, computer manufacturers provide support pages for their computers where users can download and manually install the latest driver packages compatible with their system. If you don't know the direct download link, Google, as always, is your best friend. Here's how to reinstall the audio driver in Windows 11 by manually downloading it from its official website:
1. Search for audio driver In Google search, type computer manufacturer Your (for example, HP) followed byComputer model Your number (eg pavilion) With the addition of downloading the text audio driver in the search bar.
2. Open the relevant link from the search results. Search for Latest compatible audio driver And download it toDesktop/Laptop.
3a. Download and install the required audio driver from Intel Realtek Download Page , as shown.
Note: This step may vary depending on your computer as it depends on the manufacturer's support sites.
3b. Alternately, move to HP Driver Download Page To download the required drivers.
4. Open File Explorer By pressing the keys Windows + E together.
5. Go to the location where you downloaded the driver setup file.
6a. If the downloaded file is executable, double-click the file. exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the audio driver on Windows 11.
6b. If the downloaded file is in formats such as .zip Or .rar , use an archive extraction application like 7Zip Or WinRARAfter extracting the contents of the archive, double-click the executable setup file and install the driver.
Option 2: Through optional updates
You can check for audio driver updates from Settings. Windows Update And install it, if any. Here are the steps to do that.
1. Press the keys Windows + I At the same time to run Settings.
2. Click Windows Update in the right pane.
3. Then select "Advanced Options" On the right side, as shown.
4. Click Option Optional updates within Additional options.
5. If any updates are available, they will be listed here. Find the audio driver update and select the box next to it.
6. Then click Download and Install.
7. Click "Restart now" To restart your system to implement the updates.
This is how to reinstall the audio driver like Realtek Or NVIDIA Or AMD , at Windows 11. If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact us via the comments section below.
