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No Audio Output Device Installed Error: How to Fix
Restart audio services to troubleshoot this issue on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many Windows users have reported an error message No audio output device installed appearing randomly on their computers. The error occurs when the operating system can’t detect or communicate with an audio device. However, this guide will discuss how to fix the issue.
Also, you can check our article on ways to fix thisdriver has been blocked from loadingerrors on your computer.
Why is no audio output device installed after the latest update?
How do I fix No audio output device is installed error?
Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, proceed with the following preliminary checks:
1. Update your audio Output driver with the Generic device
The above steps will help reinstall the audio output driver with a generic device driver and resolve the error.
At the same time, you can update any drivers from your PC using one of the greatestopen-source driver updatersand get the latest sound drivers 100% automatically.
2. Enable the audio device
Enabling the disabled audio device will make it recognizable to the computer and allow the device to use it when needed.
3. Restart audio services
Restarting audio services will fix any issues caused due to the disabled service.
Further, you can check our article on what to do ifaudio services are not respondingin Windows 11.
In conclusion, read about fixing theRealtek audio driver crashing or slowing downon your computer.
Should you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
