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August 13, 2010 / Guest / PC Software, Tech / Leave a Comment

Fix PC Audio Drivers

A very common and frustrating PC problem is when the audio stops working. Speakers can fail or drivers might not be up-to-date and providing the optimal sound. If this happens, it is highly aggravating. In most cases it is just a simple fix. Here are some steps you can take to get your PC audio back to top performance.

Identifying Audio Problems

If the computer audio is not working correctly, the very first step is to check out all of the connections. It may seem obvious, but you would be suprised how often it is the cause. Check that speakers are correctly connected and powered on. You have most likely done this, so the next huge cause of audio trouble (besides faulty equipment) are the sound drivers.

A PCr relies on sound drivers to have a properly functioning sound card. If these drivers get deleted, become corrupt or go out-of-date then your computer could face audio and sound issues.

Updating Your Soundcard Drivers Drivers

The old and slow method is to identify your soundcard, then trawl around the manufacturer websites looking for the correct driver. Some manufacturers provide update software with the hardware. Either of these is not necessarily the best way forward. We prefer to use driver management software. This software will scan a huge database of files and will automatically update your computer with the correct drivers. The great thing about this software is that it’s not limited to sound drivers. You can update any and all of your drivers with a few mouse clicks.

Using driver management software will definitely improve your entire system performance. You can improve video performance, audio quality, increase responsiveness and much more. If you have never used a driver management program, then you should download it right now. You can find out more about how to update sound drivers here. You can also download the driver update software, free.

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