Solved Realtek High Definition Audio driver problem and speaker static

[BrainFreeze123]

Hi

I recently installed the program, Driver Sweeper, which picked up a problem with my audio driver, Realtek High Definition Audio after my speakers had been making some static sounds while playing audio. After running Driver Sweeper and cleaning the driver I restarted the computer.

When I returned to windows my driver had been uninstalled. Windows ran a troubleshooter when I clicked on the volume controls. Then it automatically installed the same driver back again. My speakers continue to make the same sounds after this and if I run Driver Sweeper again the same thing happens again. I'm not sure whether I should install a different audio driver or something.

Thanks for the help

Brainfreeze123

 

[maxie]

Hi Brian Go to the Asus site and download the latest driver for your sound card using such programs like Driver Sweeper cause more problems than they cure in my opinion .

 

[BrainFreeze123]

using such programs like Driver Sweeper cause more problems than they cure in my opinion .

Haha. That program was actually recommended by another windows 7 helper. Oh well. Will check it out, thanks.

 

[maxie]

The Manufacture always tweaks their Drivers that's why its best to download from them

 

[BrainFreeze123]

The correct driver was in fact Realtek as specified on the assus website. I uninstalled Driver Sweeper as I think you're right about it being harmful.

 

[maxie]

Are you still having problems

 

[BrainFreeze123]

I'm going to wait and see. So far the speakers seem fine.

 

[maxie]

That is good news hope it stays that way