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High Definition Audio Device has a driver problem
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Updated onApril 25, 2024
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The high definition audio has a driver error occurs when Windows fails to detect necessary audio drivers for the audio device. As the error indicates, it is triggered by a missing audio driver.
In some cases, the error can also occur if the audio driver is corrupt. It can be resolved by updating the required audio driver.
In this article, we explore a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the High Definition Audio Device has a driver error in Windows 10.
How do I fix the High Definition Audio Device has a driver problem?
1. Run Windows audio troubleshooter
If the issue persists, run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Here’s how to do it.
2. Update your drivers
Follow these steps to install the latest audio drivers using Windows Update. If you want to opt for a less time-consuming solution, we recommend usingthird-party driver updating softwarefor Windows that scans your computer and automatically installs the drivers for you.
3. Uninstall and reinstall the audio drivers
Windows will download and install the required drivers for your audio device. You can also manually update the driver by right-clicking on the audio device in Device Manager and selecting Update driver.
The high definition audio device has a driver problem issue can be resolved by updating the audio drivers or reinstalling the same if required. You can also try updating Windows to get new driver updates.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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