Windows 10: Audio Driver refuses to be permanently removed.

Not sure how long ago, but I noticed very recently that I had some Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer in my Devices as well as a Sonic Studio Audio Driver. Wasn't sure where this came from, nor did I want it, so I uninstalled any/all Sonic Studio Suite, etc. The drivers didn't go away, so I headed over to Device Manager and in the "Sound, video and game controllers" section, I right clicked Uninstall Device and then also selected Delete Driver, thinking that would be the end of it. 30-45 minutes later, the driver and device are reinstalled on my PC and this stuff keeps causing microstuttering in games, which is why I want to remove it, but it keeps coming back.

I've uninstalled a bunch of other software because I wasn't sure who the culprit could be including: Armoury Crate, NZXT CAM, Realtek Audio Drivers (I'm using "NVIDIA High Definition Audio" drivers), disabled Nahimic service from ever starting, deleted folders in some System32 driver directory that had sonicstudio as part of its name (was something like a-volut*), but no matter what I try, they keep coming back.

Anyone know how I can permanently remove these drivers? I'm real close to giving up and doing a full wipe/clean install of Windows. Thanks in advance.

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How to remove old installed driver permanently?

Hi,

I would suggest you follow the below steps to permanently remove the Bluetooth drivers.

Step 1:

Go to search box next to windows icon and type device manager

Step 2:

Under Device manager expand Bluetooth

Step 3:

Right-click on the Bluetooth device for which you want to uninstall the drivers permanently

Step 4:

Then click on Properties and select the Drivers tab

Step 5:

Under drivers tab Click on Uninstall Device

Step 6:

Uninstall Device prompt Tick the box next to Delete the driver software for this device

Step 7:

Click Uninstall & then restart the PC

Step 8:

Restart the PC again and then plug the new Bluetooth device

Regards

Shuaib

Independent Advisor

 

Dolby Audio driver

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message of this issue?
• When are you facing this issue with the drivers?
• Have you installed all the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website for current operating system?

I suggest you to uninstall the existing Audio drivers, download the latest drivers for your device and check if it helps.

Step 1: Uninstall the Audio driver.

Steps:

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Device Manager.
• Expand Audio inputs and outputs, right click on the driver and click on
  Uninstall.

Step 2: I suggest you to manually install the latest audio drivers and check.

Download the latest drivers from: Lenovo Support for g500

Select the driver and operating system to download.

Refer to the article by Andre Da Costa to install the latest driver:

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Audio Problems

Hi there SimonWildZX, I will be your Independent Advisor for today, I hope we can both resolve your problem.

May I suggest to completely uninstall all Audio drivers listed in the Device manager including the headset. Please make sure to completely remove.

Here is how to do it.

Here the steps to completely remove a Device off your computer.

Step 1. Use shortcut keys Win + X on Windows 10.

Step 2. Select Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the entry Sound and Audio devices. Right-click the problematic device and select Uninstall device.

Step 4. You may need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device, and then click the Uninstall button.

Step 5. Reboot the computer.

Repeat the steps in all the Audio devices listed.

Then reboot. then test the headset again.