Windows 10: Not able to select a sound device from the list in Manage Sound Devices window

Hello,


I have a problem with how audio works on my computer. I can watch videos, listen to music. My drivers are up to date

But I noticed that in some important applications For instance, Unreal Engine, sound works not good. They constantly receive a system event that the audio has been disconnected.

I found a workaround: from time to time I disable/enable my speakers from Manage SOund Devices window.

But it also does not work properly. Basically, I cannot select a device from the list. When I select it, it deselects on its own. I won't be able to disable the device because the panel collapses before I click "Disable". I recorded the video, so you can see how it looks.



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How do I fix that?

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Spatial sound is not available on this device!

Hello,

This could be related to not having the updated driver for your sound card device. I recommend that you perform the steps provided below:

1. Open Start, enter Device Manager, and select it from the list of results.
2. Under Sound, video and game controllers, select your sound card, open it, select the Driver tab.
3. Select Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, look for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.

If that didn't work, try this:

1. Uninstall your audio driver: open Device Manager, right-click (or press and hold) the audio driver, and select Uninstall.
2. Restart your device and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

And if that didn't work, try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows. Here's how:

1. Open Device Manager, right-click (or press and hold) your audio driver > Update driver software... > Browse
   my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
2. Select High Definition Audio Device.
3. Select Next.
4. Follow the instructions to install it.

If the suggestions above didn't work, feel free to post back so we can further troubleshoot.

 

After installing Windows 10 sound driver is not available in Device Manager and issues with sound.

Hi John,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

This issue might occur if sound driver is corrupt.

To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• When you say that "there is nothing in the device manager for sound gone", is the sound driver available in the Device Manager driver list?
• Are you getting any error message on the computer?

I suggest you to refer to the steps provided in the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

Fix sound problems:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-sound-problems#v1h=tab01

Please get back to us with an update on issue with sound on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

No hardware listed in Device manager?

I don't konw whathappend but in Device manager and in my Network connections there is nothing where there used to be a Modem listed and all my hardware in Device Manager. What happend and how do I fix this?