no audio output device is installed

Question

no audiooutput device is installed plz automaticly solw my problam

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Answer 1

If you are encountering the "No audio output device is installed" error, it may be due to several reasons, including driver issues or hardware problems. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and look for any yellow exclamation marks next to audio devices. If you see any, it indicates a problem with the driver.
2. Update Audio Drivers: You can manually update the audio drivers through Device Manager. Right-click on the audio device and select "Update driver". If the device-specific driver is available, it may resolve the issue.
3. Reinstall Audio Drivers: If updating doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio device. Right-click on the audio device in Device Manager, select "Uninstall device", and then restart your computer. Windows should attempt to reinstall the driver upon reboot.
4. Check Windows Services: Ensure that the Windows Audio service is running. You can do this by typing services.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R) and checking the status of the Windows Audio service.
5. Use Troubleshooters: Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can help identify and fix audio issues. You can access these by going to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Playing Audio.
6. Check Hardware Connections: Ensure that all audio cables are properly connected and that your speakers or headphones are functioning correctly.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to check for hardware problems or consider reinstalling Windows if the problem persists.

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References:

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

Answer 2

Hello Dev Singh,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. I'm happy to help.

May I know if you have the chance to check the AI assistant answer yet. The steps it provided might be a little unclear. So I will break them down for your convenience.

• Please type "Device Manager" in the search bar and press Enter to open it.
• In the Device Manager Windows, select "View" > Show Hidden Device
• Next, please select "Action" > Scan for hardware changes. That will show any devices that is hidden. It will help you locating the output device that you want to use.
• Right click on the audio device you want to use and select "Update driver". Please follow the prompt to finish the update.
• If the update didn't work, please select "Uninstall driver" then restart your PC. You should download a driver installation file on the manufacturer official sites before doing so, just in case windows doesn't install automatically.

Before we proceed further, may I know when did the issue start? And also, does your computer recognize any external speaker or headphones?

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Answer 3

Hello Dev Singh, thanks for posting this in our community.

Start by installing the latest Windows updates through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. After that, check Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting Device Manager. Expand Sound, video and game controllers. If you see a yellow exclamation mark or the device is missing, the driver may be corrupted or uninstalled. For reference, here’s an unofficial video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ignu3Qkus4s.

Next, reinstall or update the audio driver. In Device Manager, right-click your audio device and choose Update driver, then select Search automatically for drivers. If no update is found, visit your PC manufacturer’s website and download the latest audio driver. If the device is missing, click Action and choose Scan for hardware changes. If it still doesn’t appear, reinstall the driver manually from the manufacturer’s site.

Enable the audio device by pressing Win + R, typing mmsys.cpl, and hitting Enter. In the Playback tab, right-click and select Show Disabled Devices. If your device is disabled, right-click and choose Enable.

Restart Windows Audio services by pressing Win + R, typing services.msc, and hitting Enter. Locate Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder, then right-click each and select Restart.

If the audio device is still not detected, check BIOS settings and make sure Onboard Audio is enabled.

Kind regards,

John Oli