Windows 10: How to fix "no audio output device is installed"

Discus and support How to fix "no audio output device is installed" in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I recently did a clean install of Windows 10. Now I don't have a speaker installed on my computer. When I hover over the sound icon, I get a message... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GregoryWikle, Jan 20, 2021.

  1. How to fix "no audio output device is installed"


    I recently did a clean install of Windows 10. Now I don't have a speaker installed on my computer. When I hover over the sound icon, I get a message that says no audio output device is installed.

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    It doesn't show up in device manager either


    How do I remedy this? I have tried installing the latest Windows update. Can't find therealtec print drivers anywhere

    :)
     
    GregoryWikle, Jan 20, 2021
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  2. No Audio Output Device is Installed

    Hi,

    You will need to select Windows 8 from the drop down list while installing the driver in compatibility mode.

    I would suggest you to try setting the speaker as default audio output by following the steps below and check if it helps.

    1. Right click on the sound icon on the right bottom corner of the taskbar.

    2. Select "playback devices".

    3. If "speaker" is not set as the default device, highlight it and click "set as default".

    5. Save the changes.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Jan 20, 2021
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  3. No Audio Output Device is installed

    You can also try this possible solution to your Issue

    Fix "No Audio Output Device Is Installed" Error with Device Mannager

    Device Manager is another troubleshooter which could help to fix many common computer issues, including "no audio output device is installed" error on Windows 10.

    Step 1. Open the search box, type devmgmt.mcs in the Run dialog to open Device Manager.

    Step 2. Scroll down to find the catagory "Sound, video and game controllers", expand it to locate your audio device and select it.

    Note: If you can not see the "Sound, video and game controllers" catagory, follow the steps below to find it.

    • Select "Action" on the top of the panel. (If there is no "Action" tab, click on the blank place and then click on "Action")

    • Select "Add Legacy hardware".

    Click Next on the popping up Add Hardware Wizard window.

    • Choose "Search for and install hardware automatically" and then hit "Next". (If the Wizard message reads "the wizard did not find any new hardware on your computer", click Next)

    Scroll down to locate the "Sound, video and game controllers" option.

    • Select it and then click Next.

    • Choose your exact sound card and then click Next.

    Click Next to install the audio driver and then click Finish.

    Step 3. Right-click on the audio device. Select Enable.

    Step 4. Now check whether the audio issue is solved. If persists, choose Uninstall to remove the audio driver.

    Step 5. Reboot your computer to save the changes and Windows will load you the audio driver automatically.

    Source:

    https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-no-...
     
    Wilfredo_Soto, Jan 20, 2021
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  4. How to fix "no audio output device is installed"

    No audio output device installed

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you:

    [FIX] 'No Audio Output Device Is Installed' For Windows 10

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Jan 20, 2021
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