Windows 10: How do I stop Windows from automatically updating/changing only the Realtek audio driver?

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  1. MARK L.88
    Mark L.88 Win User

    How do I stop Windows from automatically updating/changing only the Realtek audio driver?


    I would like Windows to update everything EXCEPT the Realtek audio driver. The reason for this is because the updated Realtek driver that Windows wants to install does not have audio enhancements such as bass boost, loudness equalization etc. It gets annoying having to open device manager and re-install the High Definition Audio Device after Windows automatically updates/changes that driver.I did look into different ways to do this but haven't found anyone else having this particular issue. I have Windows 11 Home edition, version 24H2, so I don't have the Group Policy Editor to do it that way.

    :)
     
    Mark L.88, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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  2. JAYCE
    Jayce Win User

    The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

    I had the realtek error when using the installer, so I did these step and It Worked

    1.Go Open up device manager
    2. Go under sound,video, and game controllers
    3. Find Realtek High Definition Audio
    4. Right click and hit update driver
    5. Browse my computer for driver software
    6. Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
    7. Click Have Disk and hit browse
    8. Click on the Realtek HD Audio mod folder and look for win64
    9. Click on the HDXRT4 and click ok,
    10. Click Next and Yes
    After it is done, restart the PC

    You should be good then and also make sure before doing these steps that you have driver enforcement disabled.
     
    Jayce, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  3. TIENDAT
    tiendat Win User
    The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

    I install complete. But I open speakers properties has stop woking *Frown How do I stop Windows from automatically updating/changing only the Realtek audio driver? :(.
     
    tiendat, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  4. JAYCE
    Jayce Win User

    How do I stop Windows from automatically updating/changing only the Realtek audio driver?

    The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

    Everyone that post ids, need just do these steps and you will be good. I kinda tired of keep on uploading the inf. file

    1.Go Open up device manager
    2. Go under sound,video, and game controllers
    3. Find Realtek High Definition Audio
    4. Right click and hit update driver
    5. Browse my computer for driver software
    6. Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
    7. Click Have Disk and hit browse
    8. Click on the Realtek HD Audio mod folder and look for win64
    9. Click on the HDXRT4 and click ok,
    10. Click Next and Yes
    additional if you want dts audio and others, install it now before next step.
    After it is done, restart the PC

    You should be good then and also make sure before doing these steps that you have driver enforcement disabled.
     
    Jayce, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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