Windows 10: My laptop has no audio

After having a windows update my laptop has stopped recognizing audio sources inputs and outputs. This is something tha has happened before but everytime I just reverted the windows update. Unfortunately this time this did not work, reverting updates, and downloading and installing drivers from manufacturer does not fix this issue, I have used the audio troubleshooting use most of the tips regading audio in windows page and nothing seems to work, I am unable to restore audio sources. I notice that in device manager there are fewer optios specially regarding realtek ones which are absent but

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Can not record audio.

Hi,

We suggest that you run troubleshooting for Audio Recording by following these steps:

• Type troubleshooting on the search box.
• Click View all.
• Select Recording Audio.
• Follow the steps to troubleshoot Recording Audio.

Let us know if you need further help.

 

No Sound/Audio in Dell Laptop

Hello Guys, I have a relatively new laptop (7 months old) I did a windows update today and after that laptop audio says no audio hardware found. There is X symbol on audio in notification tray. I did the usual uninstall reinstall etc no use. I go to device manager and I don't see the sound tab to expand. Under system devices, there is a error for Intel Audio system Bus. when I right click sound and click playback, I don't see any devices listed either. What would be my next troubleshooting step, please help Thanks

 

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