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Christian Lopez 0 Reputation points
2026-02-02T01:47:32.17+00:00

I accidently delated an Audio driver and don't know how to get it back

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  1. Bulldog 4,760 Reputation points
    2026-02-02T04:06:26.3166667+00:00

    Not to worry. All you have to do is to restart your computer. Windows will detect your device and automatically install a driver. Manufacturers provide Microsoft with hundreds of drivers that Microsoft adds to Windows.

    In the unlikely (but possible) chance that your device manufacturer didn't provide Microsoft with a driver for that device, you still have nothing to worry about:

    • If the audio device shipped with your computer, you can find a driver on the computer manufacturer's website.
    • If you added the audio device to the computer yourself, you can find a driver of the website of the manufacturer of the device.

    In either case, simply follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

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  2. Ramesh Srinivasan 88,370 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-02T02:23:45.8133333+00:00

    Hi Christian,

    Please see if you can install the driver via Device Manager. The following Microsoft article tells you how to do that.

    Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support

    If that doesn't help, run msinfo32.exe, and click System Summary. Resize the columns in the right pane to make the entries visible, and post a screenshot.

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  3. AI answer

    2026-02-02T01:47:39.76+00:00

    To recover your deleted audio driver, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open Device Manager: You can do this by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Device Manager".
    2. Scan for hardware changes: In Device Manager, click on the "Action" menu and select "Scan for hardware changes". This may automatically reinstall the audio driver.
    3. Manually reinstall the driver: If the driver does not reinstall automatically, you can manually install it:
      • Right-click on the audio device (if visible) and select "Update driver".
      • Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".
    4. Visit the manufacturer's website: If the above steps do not work, visit your device manufacturer's website to download the latest audio drivers for your system model.
    5. Run the Troubleshooter: You can also run the audio troubleshooter by going to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, and then selecting the audio troubleshooter.

    These steps should help you restore your audio driver and get your audio working again.

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