Is the sound quality as good as ever?
Did you try showing Hidden Devices in Device Manager under View Tab?
If they don't' reappear then they may not need a driver if there is no loss of sound functionality.
code 45 error
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Paul Chou
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Microsoft:
I have two high definition audio devices in the device manager that states: Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45) To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer. How to fix it? Should I uninstall the it, restart my device or...?
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Anonymous2019-03-25T03:02:38+00:00 -
Paul Chou 1,426 Reputation points
2019-03-25T02:56:40+00:00 The sound is working. It is just the two hidden drivers, but I think it is not a very big deal.
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Anonymous
2019-03-25T02:47:53+00:00 I understand. Just continue with the steps and one should work unless the device has failed.