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My audio inputs and outputs is missing from my Device Manager

Anonymous
2025-03-17T20:00:48+00:00

So today, the sound on my computer suddenly stopped working. I checked Device Manager and my audio inputs and outputs are missing. How do I get it back and fix my sound?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Estrella721 29,375 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-17T21:36:45+00:00

    Hi, I'm Estrella. I'll do my best to help you.

    Let's try downloading and installing the audio driver from your PC manufacturer's support website.

    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.

    1. 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.

    1. Are you using a built-in speaker or an external one (connected via Bluetooth, USB, or jack)?
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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-18T20:10:15+00:00

    Built-in speaker

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-18T18:07:08+00:00

    using a built-in speaker and an external one (connected via Bluetooth)

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-20T12:34:53+00:00

    I was able to restore sound and fix the issue with “No audio output device installed” / “AudioEndpointBuilder service won’t start” without resetting the PC or reinstalling Windows from scratch.

    I tried all possible solutions:
    reinstalled drivers, manually restored services via Registry and Command Prompt, ran sfc, DISM, rolled back updates — nothing worked.

    The only thing that helped was this:

    • Settings → System → Recovery
      → “Fix problems using Windows Update”
      → “Reinstall current version of Windows” (without losing files, data, or installed apps)

    After the update was downloaded and installed, and the system rebooted —
    the sound came back, the audio services were restored, and everything worked again.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-22T02:01:44+00:00

    Thank you, but I already tried that and it worked for about 2 days then I had the same issues again.

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