Windows 10: Audio Driver differences

Hey all, just wondering what major differences are there between "Generic Software Device and Audio Endpoint" in the audio drivers in windows 10? I can't seem to find any actual forums or videos explaining the differences. I'm not having issues just looking for information between the two. Hopefully this doesn't get answered by a canned message lol.

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Dolby Audio driver

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message of this issue?
• When are you facing this issue with the drivers?
• Have you installed all the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website for current operating system?

I suggest you to uninstall the existing Audio drivers, download the latest drivers for your device and check if it helps.

Step 1: Uninstall the Audio driver.

Steps:

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Device Manager.
• Expand Audio inputs and outputs, right click on the driver and click on
  Uninstall.

Step 2: I suggest you to manually install the latest audio drivers and check.

Download the latest drivers from: Lenovo Support for g500

Select the driver and operating system to download.

Refer to the article by Andre Da Costa to install the latest driver:

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

Everyone that post ids, need just do these steps and you will be good. I kinda tired of keep on uploading the inf. file

1.Go Open up device manager
2. Go under sound,video, and game controllers
3. Find Realtek High Definition Audio
4. Right click and hit update driver
5. Browse my computer for driver software
6. Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer
7. Click Have Disk and hit browse
8. Click on the Realtek HD Audio mod folder and look for win64
9. Click on the HDXRT4 and click ok,
10. Click Next and Yes
additional if you want dts audio and others, install it now before next step.
After it is done, restart the PC

You should be good then and also make sure before doing these steps that you have driver enforcement disabled.

 

USB Audio Codec Driver

Hello,

To help resolve your concern, follow these troubleshooting steps:

Method1: Check Device Manager

• Open Start,enter
  Device Manager,and select it from the list of results. Under
  Sound, video, and game controllers,select your sound card, open it, select the
  Driver tab, and select
  Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, look for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.

If that didn't work, try this:

• Uninstall your audio driver: open Device Manager,
  right-click (or tap and hold) the audio driver, and select
  Uninstall. Restart your device and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
  

And if that didn't work, try using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows. Here's how:

• Open Device Manager,right-click (or tap and hold) your audio driver
  > Update driver software... > Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer,select
  High Definition Audio Device,select
  Next,and follow the instructions to install it.

Method 2: Check the cables and volume

• Check your speaker and headphone connections for loose cables or the wrong jack.
  
• Check your power and volume levels, and try turning all the volume controls up.
  
• Some speakers and apps have their own volume controls, and you might have to check them all.
  
• Try connecting using a different USB port.
• And remember that your speakers probably won't work when headphones are plugged in.

Method 3: Set default device

If you're connecting to an audio device using USB or HDMI, you might need to set that device as the default.

• OpenStart,
  enter Sound,
  select it from the list of results, and then, on the Playback
  tab, select a device, then Set Default.
  

If your Drivers are up to date, then the problem would be the compatibility of Audio-Technica AT-LP120 to your computer, and not the software. We suggest you to seek assistance with

Dell support for further help.

Regards.