missing realtek audio on my computer

[samson3914]

missing realtek drivers, no audio

[Max3Aj]

@samson3914, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

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

It sounds like you're having trouble with your Realtek audio drivers on your HP desktop running Windows 11. Let's try to resolve this issue step-by-step:

Download the Realtek Audio Driver:

• Visit the HP Support page to download the latest Realtek audio driver for Windows 11.

Uninstall the Current Audio Driver:

• Open Device Manager (you can search for it in the Start menu).
• Expand the Sound, video and game controllers section.
• Right-click on the Realtek audio device and select Uninstall device.
• Confirm any prompts to uninstall the driver.

Reboot Your Computer:

• Restart your computer to ensure the old driver is completely removed.

Install the Downloaded Driver:

• Locate the downloaded driver file and run the installer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Reboot Your Computer Again:

• Restart your computer once more to finalize the installation.

This should help restore your audio functionality.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

HP Support