Windows 10: audio randomly stops working

Hello all,

My computer is currently connected to my Vizio E420-A0 TV (HDMI). My audio randomly stops working and the display audio device disappears. When it works I can see it in device manager:








And when it stops working it disappears:





The driver seems to be up to date:





Disconnecting and reconnecting the cable doesn't help or turning the TV off and on, but rebooting fixes it. Any ideas?

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Audio stops randomly Windows 10

Hi,

I have Windows 10 on 2 different computers (1 laptop for work and 1 standalone for games and stuff) and I'm having the same problem on BOTH for quite some time (a few months).

The sound just stops randomly and I have to restart the Audio service to make it work again, or to reboot.

I've tried ALL the solutions you can find on the Internet (it seems this problem is happening to a lot of people) ;

-Use different drivers (I tried them ALL, even on from 2013)

-Do a "sfc /scannow"

-Deactivate ALL sounds effects

-Change the default audio format

-Uncheck the box "exlusive blabla" in the audio parameters

NONE worked. The sound is still blocking randomly.

I have a ASUS P8P67 Deluxe and i'm using the onboard sound card which is Realtek High definition audio.

Does anyone knows how to fix this please ??????

Original Title: Audio stops randomly

 

windows htc 8x

I can't listen to music through headphones anymore. It randomly stopped working and I pretty much just got it for the reason that it has beats audio.

 

Welcome to the TenForums @rerunner

While it could very well be inside windows is the firmware on your TV up to date? Looks like the most recent is date May 27, 2016. Updating firmware implies certain risks, you decide if it should be updated.

Does your TV have a Vizio sound bar?

I assume from your screen shot you have updated your audio drivers, have you checked your chipset drivers?

Should you decide to update please create a restore point.


Ken

 

Hi Ken,

I don't have a sound bar, and couldn't find any info about firmware updates for this TV on Vizio's website. Also looks like my chipset drivers are up to date (installed from Gigabyte's website).

 

Vizio link

VIZIO Support

It says TV will handle but it needs to be online. There is likely a set up panel on TV that shows firmware installed with date. Not sure if your TV is or isn't connect to net.

Is it possible to test with another device. Either connect another computer to TV or connect computer to another TV. This would start the elimination process. It is important to track what you use where, particularly connection cable, they are not all created equally.


Ken