HD Audio Compatibility Restored by Windows Patch

Many Windows users may have theVIA HD audio driver issue in Windows, especially after upgrading the Windows version. Don’t worry! This article guidelines the effective solutions to fix VIA HD audio driver issue, and help you download the latest and correct version of VIA high definition audio driver.

You can try these two methods to install the correct VIA HD driver, and fix the driver issue in your Windows 10/8/7.

1. Reinstall the VIA HD audio driver
2. Update the VIA HD audio driver automatically (Recommended)

Note: the screenshots below come from Windows 10, and the fixes also work on Windows 8 and Windows 7.

Fix 1: Reinstall the VIA HD audio driver

You can try to uninstall the VIA high definition audio driver, and reinstall it in your computer.

1. TypeDevice Manager in the search box on your computer, and clickDevice Manager to open it.

2. Double clickSound, video and game controllers to expand it.

3. Right click yourVIA HD Audio driver , and clickUninstall device . (If you are using Windows 7, clickUninstall .)

4. If you see a popup pane to confirm, check the box next toDelete the driver software for this device , then clickUninstall to delete. (If you are using Windows 7, clickOK to confirm.)

5. After uninstalling, restart your computer and Windows will automatically download and install the audio driver for you at starting. After it’s done, check the audio device to see if it works properly.

Fix 2: Update the VIA HD audio driver automatically

You can try to update the VIA HD audio driver to fix its driver issue in your PC/laptop.

There are two ways to update drivers:manually andautomatically .

Manually update driver – You can manually update the audio driver by searching the correct driver that is matched with your Windows OS on the manufacturer’s website , and install it in your computer. This requires the time and computer skills.

Automatically update driver – If you don’t have time or patience to manually update drivers, you can do that automatically with Driver Easy .

Driver Easy will automatically recognizes your system after scanning, then find and install automatically the latest drivers for you, which saves your time and enhances your Windows performance.

1. Download and install Driver Easy.

2. Run Driver Easy and clickScan Now . Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3. Click theUpdate button next to a flagged audio driver to automatically download the latest VIA HD audio driver (you can do this with theFREE version), then install it in your computer.

Or clickUpdate All to automatically download and install the all the latest correct drivers that is missing or outdated in your system (This requires the Pro version . You will be prompted to upgrade when you click_Update All_ ).

4. Restart your computer and check whether your problem is solved.

These are the two effective solutions to fix theVIA HD audio driver issue in your computer . If you have any questions, feel free to comment below and we will see what more we can do to help.

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