Select the audio device whose driver you want to update, select Next, and then follow the instructions to install it. If these steps didn't solve your audio issue, visit your device manufacturer’s website, and install the most recent audio or sound drivers for your device.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether. If this happens, you can use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM) and the System File Checker tool (SFC) to scan your system files and restore any corrupted or missing files.

Describes an issue that in which the audio devices are missing or are displayed as "Not plugged in" after you restart a the computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

Fixes an issue in which USB audio devices stop streaming audio in Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or Windows XP SP3. This issue occurs after you run an application that sends and captures audio streams for the audio devices for about 49 days and 17 hours.

If you’re having audio problems with Xbox parties on your Windows device, try the following solutions. Note To use many of the Xbox features within Game Bar, including Party Chat, you must have the Xbox app for Windows installed and be signed in.

Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if a user browses to a malicious webpage.

Fixes an issue in which the Windows Audio service stops on a remote computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs when "Play on remote computer" is set for a client computer's remote desktop connection to the server.

To obtain AppRemover, visit http://www.appremover.com/. After you identify the security programs that are installed on the computer or have been partially removed from the computer, you can use a cleanup tool or instructions from the security program manufacturer to completely remove the program.

You must install additional software from Microsoft to have this communication functionality and to play or to create audio CDs, media files, and video DVDs, to stream music, or to take and store pictures. How to get the update. The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature.