This article provides a comprehensive guide to resolving audio issues in Windows. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if …

Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows.

Use Windows Update to automatically get updated and recommended drivers for hardware devices on a Windows device.

Get the latest official drivers and firmware updates from Microsoft to ensure your Surface device runs at its peak performance.

Press and hold (or right-click) the network adapter, and then select Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software. After you've updated the driver, select the Start button, select …

Update your drivers. Once your computer restarts, go back to Device Manager. Expand the Sound, video and game controllers section. Right-click your audio driver and select Update …

After installing or updating Windows on a Mac using Boot Camp, you may notice that you no longer hear sound through the headset or internal or external speakers.

Jan 8, 2005 · Describes version 1a of the Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) High Definition Audio class driver that is now available from Microsoft.

This update addresses an issue where after installing the Intel Smart Sound Technology driver (version 09.21.00.3755) via Windows Update or manually, computer audio may stop working.

You can update DirectX by installing the service pack and update listed below. DirectX 11.0 is available for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, with KB971512 installed.