Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions. Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok About Sound Card Drivers: If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"ħ. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driverĥ. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver SoftwareĤ. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Managerģ. In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones. If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. The third and fourth option are simply there for people who are looking for them essentially.The package provides the installation files for Realtek High Definition Audio Driver version. If you are looking for additional functionality like sound effects, get the first option.
If you are looking to just fix sound issues, pick the second option. Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers appears to be a legacy driver for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. I wouldn't recommend this unless you already know why you would need this as it for most users just adds unnecessary headache. Contents of this zip file may just be a compressed executable or it may require an alternative way to install the driver. this comes also in an executable, which means it is a one-click install as well.ĭriver only (ZIP File) is the above, except it comes in a ZIP file. It comes as an executable so it is an installer for ease of use.ĭriver only (Executable file) is the audio drivers to allow your sound to work, but does not come with the optional program that allows you to configure volume and effects, you would have to use the default Windows 10 volume slider. Realtek HD Audio Driver is a driver with a companion program that comes with it for configuring sound options.
Allow me to explain the differences between each as they appear and post a conclusion on which one you should choose.
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