Headphone Jack not Recognized in Windows 11

Anonymous
2022-04-22T04:50:13+00:00

My Headphone Jack no longer works after upgrading to Windows 11. It works if I have it plugged in and reboot, but as soon as I unplug it stops until a reboot....it does not automatically detect it

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-19T21:43:04+00:00

    Thank You

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-20T13:42:27+00:00

    I have this same issue on a Microsoft Surface Book 2, so not only dells.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-28T02:31:39+00:00

    Q405UA

    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-20T21:43:39+00:00

    I too had the same problem but now, just got it fixed! So just FYI, I have a DELL INSPIRON 15 3576, with the Windows 11: insider build 23451.ni_prerelease.230428-1438 currently, and I noticed this issue for quite a long time, I think since I updated the Realtek drivers to the latest version. Yes, so the reason lies here...!

    I had the latest 2/2/23 dated Realtek drivers, which caused the issue, seems like the latest is no longer supporting Maxx Waves Audio Pro, which usually comes bundled in with Dell devices and under the hood, managed the headphone jack plug in connections. (I assume this was the reason why mainly dell devices were affected). Thus, after rolling back to the 08 March 2021 Realtek drivers, the issue is fixed! Also, the popup when connecting a device to the audio jack reappeared which was gone with the latest Realtek drivers before.

    I found the driver on the Dell Official Support Page, under Support > Product Support > Drivers and Downloads. Just click on download and then open it, then proceed through the guided steps. (Requires two system reboots)

    NOTE that the 8th of March 2021 driver was specific to my device on the page and so, I recommend visiting the page and checking the recommended driver for your own model but still, I provide the direct link to it here:
    Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Driver_MMJNT_WIN_6.0.9107.1_A19.EXE

    Hope it helps!! 👍

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