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How to Install the Steam Deck Windows 10 Audio Driver
We recommend sticking to Windows 11 on Steam Deck
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Published onJuly 15, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Getting your Steam Deck to run smoothly with Windows 10 can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to audio drivers. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide to install Steam Deck audio drivers on Windows 10.
How do I install the Windows 10 Steam Deck audio drivers?
1. Decompress the Audio Driver Files Before Installation
Decompressing the files ensures the INF files are accessible for installation, resolving issues where the Install option is not available. After installing both inf files, you can also install the APU driver. When installing the driver, on Windows 11 you also have an option forAdditional Options. Click on it and select the check box forFactory Resetfor the update to work. On Windows 10, you will not have that problem.
2. Change the boot order to Boot from SD Card
Changing the boot order ensures that the Steam Deck boots into the correct OS, allowing for the successful installation of the APU and subsequent audio drivers.
3. Update and Install APU Drivers
Updating the APU driver ensures compatibility and support for the audio driver installation, resolving common conflicts.
Troubleshooting Steam Deck audio problems
Some users reported that even though they installed the latest audio drivers successfully, they experience sound issues on Steam Deck. If you have no sound on Steam Deck, we have a complete guide on how tofix the problems if the Windows audio drivers are not working.
You might also be interested to read our guide on how toinstall and update Windows 11 Steam Deck audio drivers.
By following these solutions, you can successfully install the audio drivers on your Steam Deck running Windows 10. To avoid future issues, always ensure your drivers are up-to-date and keep a backup of your essential files.
Did you manage to install the Steam Deck Windows 10 audio driver? Let us know in the comments below.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
