Users reported various sound problems while using the latest Windows 10 build, so let’s see how to fix some of these problems.

How to fix the sound problems after installing update?

1. Reconnect your speakers or headphones

This is the simplest workaround, but few users reported that it works for them, so you might want to try it. According to them, if there’s no sound coming from your speakers or headphones, you might want to try reconnecting them. This is the simplest workaround but bears in mind that you’ll have to repeat it every time when the sound stops working.

2. Reinstall the Nahimic software and audio drivers

According to users, after the installation of the update, the sound became distorted. Users reported this problem with X99A Gaming Pro Carbon motherboards, and according to them, reinstalling the audio drivers and Nahimic software fixes this problem. After you do that, you need to uninstall your audio drivers as well. To do that, follow these steps: After you remove audio drivers and Nahimic software you need to reinstall them. To install audio drivers you need to visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers. Users reported that this solution fixed issues with distorted audio after the Windows update, and even if you don’t use Nahimic software, you can still try reinstalling your audio drivers.

3. Update all your drivers

Sound issues after installing the Windows Update can occur if your drivers are outdated, so we highly recommend that you update them. Update drivers automatically SPONSORED To fix this problem, be sure to update your motherboard and chipset drivers first, and then update drivers for your network card, and all other major components. We recommend this third-party tool (100% safe and tested by us) to automatically download all the outdated drivers on your PC.

4. Reinstall DirectX

Some older games are missing audio after installing the Windows Update, and one of those games is Phantasy Star Online. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. If you have issues with audio in this or in any other game, be sure to reinstall the necessary version of DirectX. After reinstalling DirectX, restart your computer, and problems with missing audio should be fixed.

5. Set the audio to 24-bit format

Users reported that the quality of their audio severely dropped after installing the Windows Update. One potential workaround that was discovered by users is to set the audio to the 24-bit format. After setting the sound to 24-bit format, the audio quality should instantly change and you should fix the Windows 10 Windows update sound not working issue. You might have to experiment with a few different values until you find the one that works for you. Also, you’ll have to repeat it every time you start a different multimedia application.

6. Run the Audio Playback Troubleshoot

According to some users, if you have problems with the sound quality, you might be able to fix this issue by running Audio Playback Troubleshoot. Even though the Windows Update brought many improvements, many users are complaining about sound issues. If you’re having sound issues on your device, we advise you to try all of our solutions from this article and give us feedback regarding your experience in the comment section below.

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