my pc's sound does not work after update and after deleting update it comes back automaticaly

Valcha b 0 Reputation points
2026-09-16T19:33:28.2766667+00:00

why tf cant you make an update that doesnt f up my pc

(i hope this whole company goes bankrupt in two years)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-16T19:33:44.5466667+00:00

    If sound stops working after a Windows update and returns after uninstalling that update, the supported fixes are:

    1. Install any newer pending Windows updates first. Sometimes a later update replaces missing components or fixes the audio issue.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
      • Install all available updates.
      • Restart the PC.
    2. Update the audio driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the audio device and select Update driver.
      • Follow the prompts, then restart the PC.
    3. If the problem started immediately after the update, roll back the audio driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the audio device > Properties.
      • Open the Driver tab.
      • Select Roll Back Driver.
      • Restart the device.
      • This option is available only if a previous driver version exists.
    4. Restart the Windows audio services.
      • Select Start, type services.msc, and press Enter.
      • Right-click Windows Audio > Restart.
      • Right-click Windows Audio Endpoint Builder > Restart.
      • Test audio again.
    5. Reinstall the audio driver if updating or rollback does not help.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
      • Right-click the sound device > Uninstall device.
      • If shown, select the checkbox to remove the driver.
      • Restart the PC.
      • Save open work first, because restart is required.
    6. If Windows still does not restore sound, try the generic Windows audio driver.
      • In Device Manager, right-click the audio device.
      • Select Update driver > Browse my computer for drivers > Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
      • Select the audio device, choose Next, and complete installation.
    7. If the issue only happens with that update and uninstalling it restores sound, install the latest audio driver directly from the PC or motherboard manufacturer’s support site.
    8. If rollback is unavailable or does not work, a system restore point created before the update can be used to restore the PC.

    A Microsoft Q&A accepted answer also recommends reporting the issue in Feedback Hub when a specific update repeatedly removes sound drivers.

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  2. Lester Bernard Reyes 85,500 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-16T20:10:18.4233333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

    This issue occurs when there is an incompatibility between Windows Update and the audio driver. If you still have an issue after updating, I recommend manually rolling back the audio driver by following the steps below:

    -Press the Windows key + X

    -Go to Device Manager

    -Expand Sound, video and game controllers

    -Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition Audio

    -Right-click and click Update Driver

    -Select Browse my computer for drivers

    -Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

    -Choose an old driver or another driver name, then select it and hit next until it installs.

    -Restart the PC and check.

    Note: If the issue persists, I recommend waiting for another update, which will address the issue with the incompatibility.

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  3. ApexNáV 370 Reputation points
    2026-09-17T09:53:40.3266667+00:00

    You likely have installed KB5124008 update. Some other users reported similar issue after that update. So you can uninstall KB5124008 update to fix the issue that it causes. The KB5124008 update fixes a large number of vulnerabilities, including actively exploited zero‑days. Uninstalling it significantly reduces your security posture, so you should only uninstall and test if sound (or other critical features) doesn't work and you need them. Here are the release notes: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/os/windows-11/2026/09/kb5124008-windows-11-24h2-25h2-security-update

    In case you want to uninstall:

    1. Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates.
    2. Uninstall KB5124008
    3. Pause Windows Update so it doesn’t get reinstalled, and resume it later when Microsoft has fixed it in an upcoming update.

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