After installing or updating windows 11 on your device, you may encounter audio problems. However, the audio problem may be a sign of windows 11 outdated audio driver. If this is the main cause of audio issues, then updating it to the latest version improves audio quality and fixes such audio-related problems. With windows 11, users can update outdated audio drivers via Device manager or windows update settings. On this page, we shall discuss two options for updating audio drivers on windows 11 PC.
Update Audio Driver On Windows 11 Via Windows Update Settings
This method uses the inbuild windows 11 windows update feature to find the appropriate audio driver for your PC.
- Launch Settings App on windows 11
- Navigate to Updates & Security, then click on Windows Update
- Choose advanced Option
- Now click on optional update under Additional options
- Choose the audio driver you want to update
- Tap on Download & Install button
When the step is completed, the new audio driver will be installed on your PC
Update Audio Driver On Windows 11 Via Device Manager
Before you start using these steps, it’s advisable to download the appropriate audio driver from your manufacturer’s website. You’ll download a self-installer package for your device driver on the website. When you double-click this file, it will automatically launch and update your audio driver. However, if you download the driver from the manufacturer in zip format, you must extract and follow the guides below.
- Press Windows Key + Q, then type Device manager
- Click the Device manager option
- Click the angle bracket beside Sounds, video, and game controllers to expand it
- Right-click your device audio adapter
- Choose Update driver option and click Browse my computer for drivers
- Tap Browse, choose the audio driver location, then press OK
- Check the box beside Include subfolders then click Next
- Follow the on-screen prompts to conclude the installation
Once you’ve completed the process, the outdated audio driver will be updated on your windows 11 PC. However, ensure you are using the right Audio driver from the official page of your manufacturer.
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