Most audio problems on Windows PCs arise due to driver related issues.The article below will show you how to fix various types of audio and sound driver problems. However, let’s first explain what sound drivers are and what these Drivers do.
Drivers are not only device specific, they are also Operating System specific. This means that if you change or update your Operating System, you must also update your software Drivers.
Even if you do not make any changes to your system, Drivers are regularly updated so it is important to ensure that your PC has all the latest updates.
You can do this automatically by downloading a Driver Update Tool, or to troubleshoot the Windows 7 drivers problem yourself. The article below will go through both options.
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This article will help you if you are experiencing any of the following problems with a PC running Windows 7:
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If you are experiencing any of the above problems in Windows 7, or indeed any other Windows Operating System, then your first step should be to use the built-in and free Driver Verifier tool.
To access Driver Verifier you will need to :
If the Driver verifier has identified particular driver problems, then you can attempt to fix these driver problems by reinstalling the drivers if you still have access to them (they could also be available from the manufacturers website).
If you are having problems locating the Windows 7 Drivers you need, you can use a Driver update tool such as DriverDownloader to automate this process for you.
You can choose to register this software to automatically update Drivers or you can just use the software to run a free scan of your system. This will provide you with a free drivers report, you can then choose to register if you wish to get automatic Driver Updates. So, if you are running Windows 7 and experiencing some problems, you can use this free scan to test if these problems are Driver-related or even to rule it out if you think the source of the problem may lie elsewhere.
Many Sound Card problems can be fixed by updating the drivers. After you upgrade to Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may work only for the prior version of Windows. There are two ways you can update your Sound Card drivers.
Option 1: Update drivers manually - Use DriverGuide to find the correct driver for your device and operating system. Next, download and install it by following the step by step instructions. You’ll need average to intermediate level computer skills to use this method.
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Option 2 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Even computer newbies can update drivers with just a few clicks of a mouse. Use trusted software to identify, download and install the newest driver updates for your PC in one step. Your old drivers can be backed up and restored if you encounter any problems. You’ll need novice to beginner level computer skills to use this method.
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from our list of most popular Sound Card downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Sound Card model and your PC’s operating system.