No audio after latest windows update. How to fix?

Anonymous
2023-03-16T15:16:25+00:00

The update is "2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706)" and after I downloaded this update all my audio stopped functioning. Headset, monitor, everything. I have tried so many online suggestions including updating drivers, messing around with settings as per fix tutorial, ran a virus scan just in case but still nothing. Interestingly I found that the NVIDIA audio thing says disconnected. Not sure if that was like that before the update but I doubt it. Again, I tried various fixes including drivers, etc. Did anyone else have this problem and know a fix that actually works cause I am done wasting time on this frankly stupid and irritating problem.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-16T15:57:34+00:00

    Hi DistApsis,

    I'm Paul and I'm here to help you with your concern.

    Since the issue happened after an update, I will first suggest that you use System Restore to restore your Windows to the point before the issue persists.

    To open System Restore, Press Windows Key + R > Type and enter: rstrui.exe.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-16T16:22:21+00:00

    Hi Paul,

    Since then I have discovered that I can make the audio come out of my monitor after some configuration but not my headset, which leads me to believe that it may be an issue with my headset and not the pc itself. However, I would appreciate further guidance.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-17T15:15:20+00:00

    Hi,

    I suggest that you try the headset with another device to confirm that it already faulty or try a different headset with your PC.

    Let me know how it goes.
    Thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-09T15:25:03+00:00

    It happened to me also, i did system restore and the audio worked. Then i did the system update after it became obligatory, then i had the issue again.

    I need help and suggestions to solve this problem

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