This issue can be fixed by simply updating the Conexant audio drivers on the affected computer, but since that didn’t automatically happen during the Windows 10 upgrade, you are going to have to do it manually. In order to do so, you are going to have to first download a driver package for your computer’s Conexant audio device that is not only newer than the one already installed but is also guaranteed to be compatible with Windows 10. Since Conexant does not release drivers for its audio devices on its own website, you are going to have to download the new driver package from the official Support website of the affected computer’s manufacturer (Acer or HP – for example).
Method 1: Update Driver Manually
Once you have downloaded and the new driver package for the affected computer’s Conexant audio device, you need to install it. In order to install the new driver package, yo
Once the new driver package for the affected computer’s Conexant audio device has been installed, restart it and, if all went well, the sound will have been restored.
Method 2: Disable Audio Enhancements
In some cases, if you have enabled certain sound enhancements, the issue might be triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be disabling all Audio enhancements. For that: Note: You can also try to boot your computer in a clean boot and check if that helps with the issue.
Method 3: Rolling Back Driver
In certain cases, the driver might not be properly installed and compatible with the hardware that is being used by the computer due to which this issue is being triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be rolling back the driver and then check if the issue still persists. For that:
Method 4: Using High Definition Audio
Third-party drivers are very glitchy on Windows 10 and that can be seen by observing the plethora of user complains on the Microsoft website about driver issues. That might be the thing that is wrong with your computer and you might be using glitchy drivers. Therefore, in this step, we will be using the Default HD High Definition Audio Drivers for your computer. In order to use these:
Method 5: Changing Memory Settings
In certain cases, your memory settings might be affecting the driver by preventing it from being able to utilize enough RAM to keep the Audio working. Therefore, in this step, we will be changing the memory settings and set it to a specific amount. For that:
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