A few Windows 10 users report that when they are trying to play games or access online multi-player games, the Intel display audio is not operating. This annoying error stops users from listening to the background sound and also makes the game unresponsive in a few situations. If you would like to get out of this frustrating issue, then here are some solutions mentioned below.
Launch an SFC Scan
To launch an SFC scan, pursue these steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the Windows icon and click on it to open the Search bar.
After that, input ‘cmd’ into it and press the Enter key to launch the Command Prompt.
After seeing the Command Prompt, right-click on it, then choose the Run as Administrator option.
You should insert this command and press the Enter button: sfc /scannow
You have to wait to finish the scanning procedure and reboot the system.
Fix the Audio Display Driver
To fix the audio display driver, pursue these steps mentioned below:
Hold the Win and S hotkeys altogether over the keyboard to invoke the Search bar.
Then insert ‘troubleshooting’ into it and press the Enter button.
You should click on the ‘View all’ button and select the ‘Playing Audio’ option.
Finally, pursue the troubleshooting pop-up to solve the issue.
Reinstall the Sound Drivers
To reinstall the sound drivers, pursue these steps mentioned below:
Hold the Win and X hotkeys simultaneously over the keyboard to open the menu.
Afterward, click on the Device Manager option.
You should find the audio device and right-click on it, then pick the ‘Uninstall device’ option.
After installing the driver, select the icon of ‘Scan for hardware changes.’
Once you do that, Windows will install the standard audio driver.
Finally, reboot the system to verify the changes.
Perform a Windows Audio Service Check
To perform a Windows Audio service check, pursue these steps mentioned below:
Hold the Win and R hotkeys simultaneously over the keyboard to open the Run pop-up.
Afterward, input ‘service.msc’ in it and press the Enter button to launch the Services screen.
Once launches the Services screen, find the ‘Windows Audio’ and twice click on it to invoke its Properties.
You should modify the Startup type to Automatic.
Select the Windows key to begin the service.
Now, click on the Apply and then OK buttons to apply the changes.
Finally, reboot the system.
Perform Windows Update
To perform Windows update, follow these instructions given below:
Hold the Win and I hotkeys simultaneously on the keyboard to invoke the Settings application.
Go to the section of ‘Update & Security’ and click on it.
You should select the button of ‘Check for updates.’
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