"High Definition Audio Device" means you are using Microsoft's generic audio driver.
It means that you didn't install your computer's audio driver.
Speakers (high definition audio device) missing
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hello pls help me
my speakers (high definition audio device) is missing in device manager i can not use my headset because it say no output device found
and speaker setup(UNKNOWN) i already tried troubleshoot but is still not fixed i also tried to update in device manager but i can't find my speakers high definition audio device
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Lester Bernard Reyes 78,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor2022-10-07T16:31:50+00:00 Hi, thanks for replying, another option is to download the compatible audio driver from your manufacturer's website after that it should be all good, if not, there might be a hardware issue.
May I know the make and model of the PC, please? so that we can check for an available driver.
To check, press the Windows key + R then type in:
msinfo32
Then hit OK
Please let me know the System Manufacturer and System model you have.
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Lester Bernard Reyes 78,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-10-06T02:59:41+00:00 Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.
I understand the issue you have, nothing to worry I am here to help, this is actually an issue with the compatibility of the audio and the system, for us to fix the issue, kindly follow the steps below:
-Press Windows key + X
-Go to Device Manager
-Expand the Sound, video and game controllers
-Look for the High Definition Audio Device
-Right-click and Update Driver
-Look for "Browse my computer for driver"
-Click "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer"
-Choose an old driver or other names of the driver and click and install it.
Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.
Bernard
Independent Advisor
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Anonymous
2022-10-06T03:14:01+00:00 how to find the right audio driver?
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JosephT71 9,210 Reputation points2022-10-06T04:34:21+00:00 Your computer manufacturer (Dell, HP, Lenovo...) will have the driver on their support website for your specific computer model.