Windows 10: Unable to fix - "No Audio Output device is installed"

Got "Not Audio Output device is installed" error message since Oct-2019 update. I tried updating drivers but didn't help. Appreciate any help on this.


"Intel® Driver & Support Assistant" didn't detect any further updates on Drivers.

Ran "Troubleshoot->Get up and running->Playing Audio->Run the troubleshooter" many times, just asks me to restart at the end of the troubleshooting.



System Details:

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Version: 1909

OS Build: 10.0.18363

Build Branch: 19h1_release


Audio

Realtek High Definition Audio

Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

Driver Version: 6.0.1.7982

Driver Date: 11/8/2016

Device Id: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0283&SUBSYS_80862057&REV_1000\4&19D8F49D&0&0001


Observations:

Intel nuc has audio aux pin in the front. when i plugin speaker pin, i see a popup from RealTek. I've attached the screenshot for your reference. Not sure why it shows Analog, Back Panel as the port.





From the device-manager, I see audio drivers listed in two places.





Audio inputs and outputs->Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio




Sound, video and game controllers -> Realtek High Definition Audio



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No Audio Output Device is Installed

Hi,

You will need to select Windows 8 from the drop down list while installing the driver in compatibility mode.

I would suggest you to try setting the speaker as default audio output by following the steps below and check if it helps.

1. Right click on the sound icon on the right bottom corner of the taskbar.

2. Select "playback devices".

3. If "speaker" is not set as the default device, highlight it and click "set as default".

5. Save the changes.

Let us know the result.

 

No Audio Output Device is installed

You can also try this possible solution to your Issue

Fix "No Audio Output Device Is Installed" Error with Device Mannager

Device Manager is another troubleshooter which could help to fix many common computer issues, including "no audio output device is installed" error on Windows 10.

Step 1. Open the search box, type devmgmt.mcs in the Run dialog to open Device Manager.

Step 2. Scroll down to find the catagory "Sound, video and game controllers", expand it to locate your audio device and select it.

Note: If you can not see the "Sound, video and game controllers" catagory, follow the steps below to find it.

• Select "Action" on the top of the panel. (If there is no "Action" tab, click on the blank place and then click on "Action")

• Select "Add Legacy hardware".

Click Next on the popping up Add Hardware Wizard window.

• Choose "Search for and install hardware automatically" and then hit "Next". (If the Wizard message reads "the wizard did not find any new hardware on your computer", click Next)

Scroll down to locate the "Sound, video and game controllers" option.

• Select it and then click Next.

• Choose your exact sound card and then click Next.

Click Next to install the audio driver and then click Finish.

Step 3. Right-click on the audio device. Select Enable.

Step 4. Now check whether the audio issue is solved. If persists, choose Uninstall to remove the audio driver.

Step 5. Reboot your computer to save the changes and Windows will load you the audio driver automatically.

Source:

https://www.drivethelife.com/windows-10/fix-no-...

 

No audio output device is installed

Hello!

I have a common problem: my Windows 10 has No Audio Output Device.

System configuration:

• Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBN (laptop)
• Windows 10 Pro 1909 build 18363.535;
• Current updates;

Device manager shows these audio devices:

• High Definition Audio Device (driver version 10.0.18362.356)
• Intel Display Audio (10.27.0.6)
• ASUS Xonar U3 (10.0.8.2164)

i.e. the problem persists even with an external (USB) audio device, recognized by the system.

Solutions that have not worked so far:

1. Audio troubleshooter (issues found: check audio device, nothing else)
2. Rolling back drivers
3. Uninstalling audio devices
4. Uninstalling any audio-related devices, incl. the likes of bluetooth speakers
5. Updating audio drivers (from both built-in drivers and from manufacturer's site)
6. Installing a generic audio device (installing a generic USB audio device does not proceed at all, and installing a generic Realtek device causes a BSOD)

Do you have any ideas for fixing this?