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Windows 10 'No Audio Output Device is installed' after crash
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I plugged my television into my laptop, using an HDMI cable, to use it as a second display, as I do on a regular basis, but suddenly windows declared it had an error and had to close. When rebooting from this, I've suddenly found Windows is telling me 'No Audio Output Device is installed'.
I tried using system restore, but it told me the hard drive was corrupt and I should use chkdsk /r. I did so and tried again. System restore still doesn't work. I tried several different recent restore points. None worked. The device manager is showing a problem with the drivers for High Definition Audio Controller. I have tried reinstalling the sound drivers provided my my laptop's manufacturer, but each time I try, windows tells me that the best driver is already installed.
Is there anything else I can do?
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Anonymous
2018-12-09T07:54:48+00:00 -
Anonymous
2018-12-09T16:39:14+00:00 Restart didn't change anything.
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Anonymous
2018-12-09T16:28:39+00:00 Please try these steps and check after each step. If these don't work, let me know. I will provide further troubleshooting steps.
- Run Audio / Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter
Windows Key+I > Update & security > Troubleshoot >
A. Playing Audio > Run the troubleshooter
B. Hardware & Devices > Run the troubleshooter
- Take actions related to Audio Driver
Windows Key+X > Device Manager > Sound, Video & game controllers > Right Click on the entry below (if more than one, then you will have to repeat the steps for all) > Properties > Driver Tab >
A. Roll Back - If Roll back driver is enabled, roll it back
B. Uninstall - Uninstall Device and restart to reinstall it automatically
C. Download and reinstall the driver from computer manufacturer's website - If you face issue, let me know your computer make and model?
- Check Speaker / headphone is not disabled and is set as default
Type Sound in Windows Start Seach box > Click Sound > Under Playback tab, right click on an empty space and select, Show disconnected devices and Show disabled devices > Select Speaker and click on Properties and make sure that it is is enabled > You may also check if the Speaker that you are using is set as default.
- Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter
Built-in : Windows Key+X > Click Settings > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter
Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...
- I would recommend that you perform a Windows 10 repair upgrade. Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings. (You will not lose any data while backup is a good idea) Below is a good guide to perform repair upgrade
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...
Disclaimer - This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
A. 'Troubleshooting could not identify the problem'
B. 'Troubleshooting could not identify the problem'
2.
A. Roll back is unavailable
B. Just reinstalls the same driver
C. Windows tells me the best driver for the device is already installed, won't allow me to install the original drivers from the manufacturer's site. Computer is a Toshiba Satellite C50D-A-13G
- It says no audio devices are installed
- Found a problem:
Trying a restart...
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Anonymous
2018-12-09T10:43:39+00:00 Hello,
Please refer this fix:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-no-audio-output-d...
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP, so it is safe.
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Anonymous
2018-12-09T08:17:45+00:00 Please try these steps and check after each step. If these don't work, let me know. I will provide further troubleshooting steps.
- Run Audio / Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter
Windows Key+I > Update & security > Troubleshoot >
A. Playing Audio > Run the troubleshooter
B. Hardware & Devices > Run the troubleshooter
- Take actions related to Audio Driver
Windows Key+X > Device Manager > Sound, Video & game controllers > Right Click on the entry below (if more than one, then you will have to repeat the steps for all) > Properties > Driver Tab >
A. Roll Back - If Roll back driver is enabled, roll it back
B. Uninstall - Uninstall Device and restart to reinstall it automatically
C. Download and reinstall the driver from computer manufacturer's website - If you face issue, let me know your computer make and model?
- Check Speaker / headphone is not disabled and is set as default
Type Sound in Windows Start Seach box > Click Sound > Under Playback tab, right click on an empty space and select, Show disconnected devices and Show disabled devices > Select Speaker and click on Properties and make sure that it is is enabled > You may also check if the Speaker that you are using is set as default.
- Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter
Built-in : Windows Key+X > Click Settings > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter
Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...
- I would recommend that you perform a Windows 10 repair upgrade. Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings. (You will not lose any data while backup is a good idea) Below is a good guide to perform repair upgrade
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...
Disclaimer - This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.