High Definition Audio Device has a driver problem

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

1. Press the Windows key + I.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Open the Troubleshoot tab from the left panel.
4. Click on Additional Troubleshooters
5. Select Playing Audio.
6. Click on Run the Troubleshooter.
7. The troubleshooter will scan the system for audio issues and recommend fixes accordingly.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to apply the fixes.

If the issue persists, run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open Settings and go Update & Security, and click on Troubleshoot.
2. Click on Additional Troubleshooter.
3. Select Hardware & device troubleshooter and run the troubleshooter.
4. Skip these steps if you can’t find hardware and devices troubleshooter.

2. Update your drivers

• Go to Settings
• Select Update & Security
• Click on Windows Update
• Select the Check for updates option
• Reboot your PC after Windows installs the audio 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 using third-party driver updating software for Windows that scans your computer and automatically installs the drivers for you.

3. Uninstall and reinstall the audio drivers

1. Press the Windows key, type device manager.
2. Click on Device Manager to open it.
3. Expand the Sound, video, and game controllers
4. Right-click on your Audio Device and select Uninstall Device. Confirm the action if you see a prompt.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver. Reboot the computer after the driver is uninstalled.
6. After the restart, open Device Manager.
   
   
7. Click on Action > Scan for hardware changes.

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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