Windows 10: Fix Audacity Internal PortAudio error on Windows PC

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While running Audacity on Windows PC, some users have reported coming across Audacity Internal PortAudio error. The issue can be resolved by following some simple fixes. The error message says- Error Initializing Audio Could not find any audio devices. You will not be able to play or record audio. Error: Internal PortAudio error What causes […]

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it don't work
doesn't help

Audacity is running well on my systems, one Home and one Pro - both x64.

Are you also running Line 6 - there are reported issues on that software & Win10.
There are a few posts on Audacity forums with the same issue you reported here.

Audacity Forum View topic - Windows 10 issue - Internal PortAudio error

Audacity Forum View topic - Windows 10 error opening device or Internal PortAudio error
Audacity Forum View topic - Internal PortAudio Error

Most of the solutions involve getting the correct driver for the sound card.

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I hope it's that easy for you as well.

Good luck.

 

Stereo Mix driver wont work & Audacity problems on Windows 10

Hello,

Since upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I have noticed that my Stereo mix audio driver isn't working. It is enabled but wont pick up any sound.

Also, When launching Audacity, It shows a Error saying 'Could not find any Audio devices. Error: Internal PortAudio error.'

I am wondering what is wrong with my PC and how can I fix it? I need these to work for recording purposes.

Thanks in advance for any answers.

 

Ideapad Z580 'PortAudio Error' after upgrade to Windows 10

Hi,

I have an IdeaPad; which earlier was having Windows 8. There was lot of issues due to bug for which I upgraded to Windows 8.1 and it was working all right. During end July I got intimation for free upgrade to Windows 10. After this upgrade when I am running
Audacity I am getting an error message, "Could not find any audio devices. You will not be able to play or record audio, Error: Internal PortAudio error"

Please let me know, if there is a solution for this or, should I go back to Windows 8.1

Thanks & Regards,

Somasundar Menon