Missing 'equalizer' in Realtek HD audio manager

[pa1rick]

As the title says, I have no equalizer even thought I'm using the latest version of the driver. I did a lot of research but couldn't find a way to fix it :/

 

[boohbah]

check this thread and see if it helps,

http://www.sevenforums.com/sound-audio/230464-missing-equalizer-windows-7-enhancements-tab-2.html

 

[pa1rick]

I've deleted everything that could possibly have something to do with audio but still no effect ;/

I think there may be 2 things causing this. The first think could be the basic windows' audio driver that automatically is installed after I reboot system after deleting realtek drivers ( I reinstalled different versions couple of times) and the only way to stop it is How to stop Windows 7 automatically installing drivers but unfortunately I'm using windows home premium version :/

The second thing could be the dolby home theatr thingy but it comes with the realtek driver so I doubt that.

e: I found this http://gpsearch.azurewebsites.net/#174 but dunno what to do with it, I can't find this thing in regedit

 

[rvcjew]

i noticed you have a y580 in that case are you using the package made by lenovo for that very machine? you will want to install this one Realtek Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) - IdeaPad Y480, Y580 let windows put in the built in ones then reboot then install that then reboot again.
best of luck
rvcjew