Multiple High Definition Audio Devices


  1. Posts : 58
    Windows 10
       #1

    Multiple High Definition Audio Devices


    Why do I have multiple High Definition Audio Devices.

    Multiple High Definition Audio Devices-image.png
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  2. Posts : 27,162
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #2

    Video card, motherboard, some peripherals like a webcam with a mic, or even a monitor can all have their own drivers.
    So depending on your hardware, you'll have more drivers.

    Mine are listed a bit more specific tan yours though:
    Multiple High Definition Audio Devices-image.png
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  3. Posts : 258
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    Best to uninstall them all and which ever is meant to be there will return :)
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  4. Posts : 822
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
       #4

    They are all working don't delete them, If there was a problem you would see a yellow exclamation mark.

    Could be speakers, HDMI, Microphone, lots of stuff be happy.
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  5. Posts : 2,585
    Win 11
       #5

    "High Definition" audio drivers usually mean that the actual hardware driver for the device has not been installed and Windows has installed a generic, basic function, driver. Best to install the correct hardware device driver, which is a full feature driver.
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  6. Posts : 58
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thank you for all your replies.

    The reason I was asking about the multiple audio devices because I had some sound issue, like echo, and was suspecting some conflicting audio drivers. This is an old Dell XPS 1800 with W10 upgraded from W7. It runs very well for all my needs, except for this occasional audio issue. I replaced speakers, checked for latest drivers, ran troubleshooting......sometimes the problem corrects itself and then comes back.

    -BBDS
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  7. Posts : 58
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    After struggling with the sound issue for so long, I decided to follow kingtez1984 advice and uninstalled all sound drivers and restarted my PC. The problem has disappeared.

    Is this the magical permanent fix I was looking for.......time will tell.

    Thank you all for your inputs.
    -BBDS
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