Windows 10: Audio not working for certain games/apps

I've had this problem for a while, for about 6 or so months. Every so often, while i was playing games, my audio would start to bug out, play some loud frequencies, and completely stop. At first, I though it was a problem with Discord on my computer, but after talking to support, I realized it isn't an application causing problems. My audio works fine for web browsers and certain applications, but others its completely "mute". I have tried to reinstall drivers, downgrade them, and even factory reset my pc completely. This problem still arises, and I have no idea how I could fix it. I am using Realtek HD audio for my drivers, and any help would be appreciated. Just ask for additional info on my problem

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No audio in some games in Windows 10

(Issue similar to No audio in newer games on Windows 10)

I'm running Windows 10 64-bit 10.1803.17134.345 on an MSI GV62VR 7RF laptop.
(Intel HD 630, nVidia GTX 1060)

The problem started yesterday after there was a BSOD when bringing the laptop out of hibernation. Since then, there is no audio in many of my games. Audio works fine outside games.

List of games where audio works:

• Warframe
  
• Killing Floor
  
• Kingdom : Classic
  
• Dirty Bomb
  
• Heat Signature
  

List of games where audio doesn't work:

• GTA 4
  
• Borderlands 2
  
• Homefront : The Revolution
  
• Plague Inc : Evolved
  
• Hotline Miami 2
  

What I've tried:

• Checked dxdiag : No errors
  
• Checked Device Manager : No warnings or anything
  
• Reinstalled Realtek HD Audio drivers, both with the MSI OEM ones as well as latest generic ones from the Realtek site
  
• Uninstalled Realtek audio drivers, used the Windows default ones
  
• Uninstalled Nahimic 2.0 audio suite
  
• Installed Nahimic 2.3.0, supposed to support the Windows 10 Anniversary update
  
• Repaired DirectX through the redistributable package
  
• Disabled each and both of the graphics cards from Device Manager
  
• Updated both graphics card drivers
  
• SFC /scannow
  
• DISM, then SFC /scannow
  
• Tried changing audio bitrate in Sound settings
  
• Deselected allowing applications to take exclusive control.
  
• Checked per-app volume settings (all default)
  
• Spatial sound off
  
• Windows Update to latest
  
• No System Restore point available so no can do
  

What I've not tried: reinstalling Windows.

I tried mostly everything mentioned in the other question, however I don't have Sonic Studio on my MSI but I do have Nahimic, which is currently uninstalled.

Any suggestions are welcome.

 

No Sound in certain games

Hi, recently I got a problem with my sound systems in few games like Forza Horizon 3 and Rocket league which there is no audio (not all my games though) and it only happens in video games I mean I can play songs watch videos everything and works like a charm.

I have tried:

• Removing and reinstalling my audio driver from the device manager and not worked
• Updating my audio driver
• I have also checked the sound mixer they're using the same audio device
• I have the latest version of windows installed on my computer

I also connected my laptop to a TV with HDMI cable and changed the volume driver, the audio was working on my tv so there is no problem with my game files.

I have an MSI GE73VR 7RF Raider and I'm using Windows 10, 1803

 

Audio not working

Hi Mirdula,

Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

• Did you make any changes to the PC prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you performed to fix the issue?

For now, I suggest that you refer to the article, Windows 10 – Audio Troubleshooting Tips
and check if the steps provided helps rectify the issue.

Hope this helps

Regards