I deleted output and input devices drivers

[ziuperi]

I deleted output and input devices drivers

[Max3Aj]

@ziuperi, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

Since you've deleted both input (microphone) and output (speaker/headphone) device drivers on your HP desktop running Windows 11, here's how you can restore them:

Option 1: Restart Your PC

Windows often automatically reinstalls missing drivers after a reboot.

1. Save your work and restart your computer.
2. After reboot, check if the audio devices are back:
   • Right-click the Start button → Device Manager.
   • Expand Sound, video and game controllers and Audio inputs and outputs.

Option 2: Use Device Manager to Scan for Hardware Changes

If restarting didn’t help:

1. Press Windows + X → Select Device Manager.
2. At the top, click Action → Scan for hardware changes.
3. Windows should detect the missing devices and reinstall the drivers.

Option 3: Download Drivers from HP Website

If Windows doesn’t reinstall them:

1. Go to the HP Support Website.
2. Enter your HP desktop model number.
3. Navigate to Drivers & Software.
4. Download and install the latest audio drivers for Windows 11.

Option 4: Use Windows Update

1. Go to Settings → Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. Look under Optional updates for audio drivers. 

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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