{"id":1909,"date":"2024-03-05T00:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T00:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2024-03-05T04:25:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T04:25:36","slug":"no-audio-output-device-is-installed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed: No Audio Output Device is Installed Error [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>No Audio Output Device Is Installed<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; One of the messages that usually appears on a computer or laptop running Windows 7, Windows 8, to Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>As the message reads, the cause of this problem is an error in the audio.<\/p>\n<p>The effect is also quite diverse. But most often, the computer sound doesn&#8217;t come out, or what we usually call mute.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1923 size-full\" title=\"How To Fix No Audio Output Device Is Installed\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-No-Audio-Output-Device-Is-Installed.jpg\" alt=\"How To Fix No Audio Output Device Is Installed\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-No-Audio-Output-Device-Is-Installed.jpg 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-To-Fix-No-Audio-Output-Device-Is-Installed-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well, for those of you who often play music on PC, then this problem must be fixed.\u00a0The goal is none other than so that the sound on your computer can return to normal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-664a569564bf5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-664a569564bf5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#How_to_Fix_%E2%80%9D_No_Audio_Output_Device_is_Installed_%E2%80%9D_in_Windows\" title=\"How to Fix: &#8221; No Audio Output Device is Installed &#8221; in Windows\">How to Fix: &#8221; No Audio Output Device is Installed &#8221; in Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#1_Check_Connected_Speaker\" title=\"1. Check Connected Speaker\">1. Check Connected Speaker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#2_Perform_Automatic_Troubleshooting\" title=\"2. Perform\u00a0Automatic\u00a0Troubleshooting\">2. Perform\u00a0Automatic\u00a0Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#3_Install_or_Reinstall_Audio_Driver\" title=\"3.\u00a0Install\u00a0or\u00a0Reinstall\u00a0Audio\u00a0Driver\">3.\u00a0Install\u00a0or\u00a0Reinstall\u00a0Audio\u00a0Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#4_Uninstall_Driver_in_Device_Manager\" title=\"4.\u00a0Uninstall Driver\u00a0in Device Manager\">4.\u00a0Uninstall Driver\u00a0in Device Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#5_Adding_Hardware_Audio_in_Device_Manager\" title=\"5. Adding\u00a0Hardware\u00a0Audio in Device Manager\">5. Adding\u00a0Hardware\u00a0Audio in Device Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#6_Using_USB_Sounds\" title=\"6. Using USB Sounds\">6. Using USB Sounds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/no-audio-output-device-is-installed\/#The_Final_Word\" title=\"The Final Word\">The Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_%E2%80%9D_No_Audio_Output_Device_is_Installed_%E2%80%9D_in_Windows\"><\/span><strong>How to Fix: &#8221; No Audio Output Device is Installed &#8221; in Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To solve this error message, sometimes it can be easy, and sometimes it can be difficult. This is because the error itself can come from the system and it can also come from components.<\/p>\n<p>Well, I myself have experienced this in Windows 7, and thankfully it was fixed successfully.<\/p>\n<p>For that, instead of saying \u201ccan&#8217;t\u201d, it&#8217;s better to try the following tips first, to overcome the \u201c\u00a0no audio\u00a0\u201d\u00a0message\u00a0you are experiencing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Connected_Speaker\"><\/span><b>1. Check Connected Speaker<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1915\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surroundsoundupdate2020-monolith365c-lowres-570x380-1.jpg\" alt=\"Check Connected Speaker\" width=\"550\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surroundsoundupdate2020-monolith365c-lowres-570x380-1.jpg 570w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surroundsoundupdate2020-monolith365c-lowres-570x380-1-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For computer users, this message can be caused because the speakers are not properly connected.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<p>So the first solution is simple. Please first check the condition of the audio cable, as well as the speaker power cable (whether it&#8217;s USB or a cable that goes straight to the mains). Try unplugging all the cables too.<\/p>\n<p>This is with a note, the condition of the speakers must still be okay.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you are sure, the speakers are still good and connected properly, but this problem still arises, then we are continuing the next discussion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Perform_Automatic_Troubleshooting\"><\/span><strong>2. Perform\u00a0Automatic\u00a0Troubleshooting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1916\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Perform-Automatic-Troubleshooting.png\" alt=\"Perform\u00a0Automatic\u00a0Troubleshooting\" width=\"550\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Perform-Automatic-Troubleshooting.png 566w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Perform-Automatic-Troubleshooting-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it appeared the error &#8211; the error is specified, Windows actually has features troubleshooter (fixers) that we can use to make improvements automatically.<\/p>\n<p>For audio, we can also take advantage of this feature.\u00a0The method is as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Right-click on audio.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Then click\u00a0<strong>Troubleshoot Sounds Problem<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, you just have to follow the instructions from the Troubleshoot window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The process is easy, really.\u00a0And remember, if the process is complete,\u00a0restart it\u00a0so that the results are more optimal.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How To Fix: Mouse Scroll Not Working On Windows 10\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/mouse-scroll-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Fix: Mouse Scroll Not Working On Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Fix Chrome\u2019s Err_Connection_Closed Error [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-err_connection_closed-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Chrome\u2019s Err_Connection_Closed Error<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_or_Reinstall_Audio_Driver\"><\/span><strong>3.\u00a0Install\u00a0or\u00a0Reinstall\u00a0Audio\u00a0Driver<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Install-or-Reinstall-Audio-Driver.png\" alt=\"Install\u00a0or\u00a0Reinstall\u00a0Audio\u00a0Driver\" width=\"506\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Install-or-Reinstall-Audio-Driver.png 506w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Install-or-Reinstall-Audio-Driver-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If you have ever reinstalled Windows, then you will know that the audio on your computer is running immediately without having to install the driver.<\/p>\n<p>However, you also need to know that for some <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-check-what-motherboard-do-i-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of motherboards<\/a> and laptops, this driver still needs to be installed, you know. Especially when we want to run certain applications.<\/p>\n<p>Because if not, then several errors may appear, one of which includes the message &#8221; no audio output device installed &#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>The solution to this condition is simple.\u00a0Try to make sure the\u00a0computer audio\u00a0driver\u00a0is installed properly.\u00a0Meanwhile, if so, try\u00a0reinstalling the\u00a0driver\u00a0only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Uninstall_Driver_in_Device_Manager\"><\/span><strong>4.\u00a0Uninstall Driver\u00a0in Device Manager<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1918\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Uninstall-Driver-in-Device-Manager.png\" alt=\"Uninstall Driver\u00a0in Device Manager\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Uninstall-Driver-in-Device-Manager.png 779w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Uninstall-Driver-in-Device-Manager-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Uninstall-Driver-in-Device-Manager-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The driver in question here is the default Windows driver, which automatically detects sound devices on the computer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are confused and are wondering &#8220;why do you have to delete the driver ?&#8221;, Then you can rest assured.<\/p>\n<p>Because when deleted, Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers, so if there is an error in the old driver, the error will automatically disappear.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>This is how:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Please type &#8221;\u00a0<strong>Device Manager<\/strong> &#8221; in the\u00a0search taskbar field.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Open the\u00a0<strong>Sound, Video, and Game Controllers<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Then look for\u00a0the\u00a0main\u00a0speaker driver\u00a0you are using.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the speaker driver, then click\u00a0<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After that,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-restart-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restart your\u00a0PC<\/a> or laptop as usual, and check the sound again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5b2e5;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffccff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">Oh yes, if it does not work, you can also try to choose the option update software driver in step 3 earlier.<\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Adding_Hardware_Audio_in_Device_Manager\"><\/span><strong>5. Adding\u00a0Hardware\u00a0Audio in Device Manager<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1919\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Adding-Hardware-Audio-in-Device-Manager.png\" alt=\"No Audio Output Device is Installed \" width=\"550\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Adding-Hardware-Audio-in-Device-Manager.png 580w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Adding-Hardware-Audio-in-Device-Manager-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Still in Device Manager. For this one, the goal is to manually reset the audio hardware.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>This method has been widely applied and can be said to be quite effective, you know.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The method is like this:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Open\u00a0<strong>Device Manager<\/strong>\u00a0via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-fix-windows-10-search-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows\u00a0search\u00a0field<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">In the top menu, click\u00a0<strong>Action<\/strong>, then click\u00a0<strong>Add Legacy Hardware<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">A new window will appear.\u00a0Just click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Next, select the option to\u00a0<strong>Install Hardware Manually<\/strong>\u00a0(Advanced), then click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">In the next window, please scroll down, then find and select the option\u00a0<strong>Sound, Video, and Game Controllers<\/strong>, then click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>\u00a0again.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Please select the\u00a0appropriate audio\u00a0driver\u00a0you are using.\u00a0For example\u00a0Realtek\u00a0or others.<\/li>\n<li>The rest, just click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong>\u00a0again until\u00a0<strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If so, try\u00a0restarting\u00a0again.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Using_USB_Sounds\"><\/span><strong>6. Using USB Sounds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1920\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Using-USB-Sounds.jpg\" alt=\"No Audio Output Device is Installed \" width=\"560\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Using-USB-Sounds.jpg 610w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Using-USB-Sounds-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>USB Sounds is a device that looks like a flash. Its function is to replace the main audio components found on the computer motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>So, because the input sources are different, we can fix the message &#8221;\u00a0no audio device installed\u00a0&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are curious about how much it costs, the answer depends. Some are only Rs.20 thousand, up to hundreds of thousands of rupees there.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, to get it, you can buy it at the nearest computer store, or buy it online through marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Word\"><\/span><strong>The Final Word<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This discussion is aimed at two device users, namely PCs and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laptop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">laptops<\/a>.\u00a0So, for some options, you will have to readjust them.<\/p>\n<p>Well, if you have tried the methods above, but have not succeeded, then the last option, you can take him to the service shop.\u00a0Especially for laptops, this option is more recommended.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions that you want to ask, please send them via the comment box below.<\/p>\n<p>May be useful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No Audio Output Device Is Installed\u00a0&#8211; One of the messages that usually appears on a computer or laptop running Windows 7, Windows 8, to Windows 10. 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