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02-28-2021 12:52 PM
One day I've put my computer in the Factory reset, just like I did for a thousand times. Except now my taskbar says "No Audio Output Device is Installed".
Well, I googled and did the basic troubleshooting. Built-in audio troubleshooter did not find anything wrong. I turned on IObit Driver Booser for controlling the drivers - all up-to-date. Looked into Device manager and tried updating here, all up-to-date. I have uninstalled them and... there are no drivers anymore, seems its not a problem because my PC sees not one thing connected to it.
I did this list: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01950055
I could not do step 3, because there is nothing listed in (its in Czech language, Playback says "There are no audio devices installed").
I have installed HP PC Hardware diagnostics windows so I can try Audio Playback test according to Step 4 of previously listed support. Could not run it, because there is no device installed.
With the Factory reset, my whole computer literally forgots it has built-in speaker. Headphones does not help, PC does not even react to its plugging in. I am sort of lost and due to Covid crisis (and the Czech Republic leading worlds infection statistics) we are quarantined so I can't work or do basicly anything, can't see the technician for repair etc.
Any help appreciated!
03-03-2021 08:39 AM
Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.
Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:
Step 1: Run the sound problems troubleshooter:
Automatically identify and fix audio errors with the Windows sound troubleshooting tool.
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Right-click the notification area speaker icon
, and then select Troubleshoot sound problems.
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Select the device you want to troubleshoot, and then click Next to start the troubleshooter.
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If a recommended action displays, select Apply this fix and then test for sound.
Step 2: Check device and driver status in Device Manager:
An outdated audio driver can cause sound errors and issues. Use Device Manager to check if the audio device is disabled, and then install an available driver update.
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In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.
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Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.
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Right-click the audio device, and then select Update Driver.
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Click Search automatically for updated driver software to check for and install a driver.
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If an updated driver installs, restart the computer if prompted, and then test for sound.
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If an updated driver is not available, continue to the next step to reinstall the existing driver.
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Right-click the audio device again, and then select Uninstall to open the Uninstall Device window.
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Select Delete the driver software for this device, and then click Uninstall.
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In the top menu bar, click Action, and then select Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the device.
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Test for sound.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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