Windows 8 says no audio devices installed!

Anonymous
2012-10-29T10:21:41+00:00

Windows 8 says no  audio devices installed, but before on win7 all works excellent. Also HDMI device not loaded. Installed on ASUS U24E notebook, with realtek soundcard, I try use volume meter troubleshoot sound problems, but it says all is fine :O and no audio devices exist.

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Anonymous
2012-10-30T05:18:13+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft community!

You've reached the right forum for your question. As I understand that you are getting message no audio devices installed.

Method 1: Step 1: Follow the steps provided below to uninstall the Audio drivers.

a) In the start menu type ‘device manager’, click on settings and then click on ‘device manger’

b) Expand ‘Sound Video and Game Controllers” and right-click on ‘High Definition Audio Device and select ‘uninstall’.

**Step 2:**Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

a) Download the Audio drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

b) Right-click on the driver and click on ‘properties’.

c) Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 7 operating system from the drop down.

d) Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.

http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=3&s=371&m=U24E&os=30&hashedid=p4vz2MZqMstldQdZ

Method 2: Check if audio devices are set to default.

a.      Press “Windows Key + C” to open a “Charms Bar”

b.      Go to settings and type control panel and select sound.

c.      Click the Playback tab. Notice the check mark next to the default device. For most users, the default device is Speakers. Make sure that your audio settings are configured as expected. Follow these steps:

d.       On the Playback tab, select the playback device, click Properties, click the Advanced tab, and make sure that the Default Format is set to the value that you expect. When you finish, close this window to return to the previous window.

e.      On the Playback tab, select the playback device, click Configure, and then make sure the configurations are set correctly.

f.      Select the sound device that you want as the default sound device, and then click Set Default.

g.      Click OK to save your settings and to close the Sound dialog box.   

Also refer: No sound in Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/no-sound-help#no-sound=windows-8&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-07-24T01:12:28+00:00

    Hi Try this.

    It worked well for me and this was the issue as I saw it in my Event Viewer.

    Method 1 worked great and right away!

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_8-hardware/driver-management-has-concluded-the-process-to-add/04857a5a-5c8e-4790-9d24-5f4c40591a0e

    Let me know if you get your sound.

    You should be able to.

    Be careful downloading any drivers that aren't for your exact device manufacturer and for your computer etc. Otherwise more headaches!

    I'm just paying it forward.

    This was frustrating.

    Regards,

    The Third Oracle

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-24T01:08:55+00:00

    Here's what worked for me after days of trying to fix this issue.

    Method 1 worked for me.

    Try this:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_8-hardware/driver-management-has-concluded-the-process-to-add/04857a5a-5c8e-4790-9d24-5f4c40591a0e

    Good luck and hope this helps.

    Just paying it forward.

    The Third Oracle

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-07-24T01:07:27+00:00

    Hello,

    I found this fix and am passing it on after spending days and days on this issue.

    I even tried the Dell driver (it didn't work)!

     Best not download drivers that aren't the exact ones you need and be certain the driver is for your particular computer.

    Method 1 Worked for me.  I was in this area and fiddle around but missed this

    Try this before doing anything drastic such as restoring your computer (unless you're having multiple problems that is)

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_8-hardware/driver-management-has-concluded-the-process-to-add/04857a5a-5c8e-4790-9d24-5f4c40591a0e

    Good luck and Good SOUND!

    Just paying it forward.

    The Third Oracle

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-23T12:35:34+00:00

    Windows 8 says no  audio devices installed, but before on win7 all works excellent. Also HDMI device not loaded. Installed on ASUS U24E notebook, with realtek soundcard, I try use volume meter troubleshoot sound problems, but it says all is fine :O and no audio devices exist.

    If it happens to VAIO PC Notebook. How I fixed it? I tried to uninstall driver in Device manager like you did. And I reinstall it again. At the First it's working after restart, but once I shutdown of restart again, the Audio Ouput cannot working again. Please help me with this

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