no audio output device is installed

If you are encountering the "No audio output device is installed" error, here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue:

1. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and look for any audio devices under the "Sound, video and game controllers" section. If you see any devices with a yellow exclamation mark, there may be a driver issue.
2. Update Drivers: Right-click on the audio device and select "Update driver". Choose to search automatically for updated driver software.
3. Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers: If updating doesn't work, you can uninstall the audio device. Right-click on the device in Device Manager, select "Uninstall device", and then restart your computer. Windows should attempt to reinstall the driver automatically.
4. Check Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows is up to date, as updates can often fix driver-related issues.
5. Use Troubleshooter: You can also run the audio troubleshooter. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Playing Audio, and follow the prompts.
6. Check Connections: If you are using external speakers or headphones, ensure they are properly connected to the computer and powered on.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to check for hardware problems or consider reinstalling the audio drivers manually from the manufacturer's website.

References:

• USB audio device not playing
• Windows 10 doesn't install specific drivers for USB audio devices on the first connection

Hi Dev Singh,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A. I understand you are seeing “No audio output device is installed” on Windows 11. Please try the steps below:

1, Check Windows Audio Services

• Press Win + R > type services.msc > restart these services one by one: Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder

2, Run the Audio Troubleshooter

• Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Playing Audio > Run

3, Reinstall the Audio Driver

• Device Manager > Sound, video and game controllers > right‑click your audio device > Uninstall device > restart PC (Windows will reinstall automatically)

4, Install OEM Audio Driver

• Go to your PC/laptop manufacturer website > download and install the latest audio driver for your exact model

5, Check if Audio Device Is Disabled

• Device Manager > View > Show hidden devices > Sound, video and game controllers > if any device is disabled > right‑click > Enable

6, Reset BIOS Audio Settings

• Restart PC > enter BIOS (usually F2/Del) > ensure Onboard Audio / HD Audio is enabled > save and exit

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Let's check some additional information to help resolve the issue:

1. What is the make and model of your device?

In the search bar, type MSINFO32 and hit Enter.

Please share a screenshot of that window.

2. Press Windows + X and choose Device Manager.

Click View > Show Hidden devices

Expand Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.

Take a screenshot and share it here.