Guide to Solve Conexant Audio Driver in Windows 10

 

Although the products from Conexant Company are excellently designed, they are susceptible to some technical malfunctions. So, in this post, we will list you some of the best possible resolutions to your question about how to fix Conexant Audio Driver in Windows 10 issues. You can resolve this problem by first reinstalling your Conexant Audio Drivers, checking your hardware, and checking for any errors in your system settings that may hinder your system's ability to handle the Conexant Audio Drivers and also understanding the WHEA uncorrectable error Windows 10. Let's explore them in detail below.

 

Steps to Solve Conexant Audio Driver in Windows 10

Below are some of the methods you can try to solve the issues with the Conexant Audio Driver. Try these solutions until you find the one that works for you.

 

1.    Disable Automatic Driver Updates

With the default drivers of Windows 10, context is older and incompatible. So, this solution will aim to block its automatic driver update to let your Windows 10 update with a new version.

 

·         First, press the combination of key 'Windows + I' together to open Windows Settings.

·         Now, click on the 'System' section.

·         Then, scroll down until you find 'About,' and click to open it.

·         Now, again scroll down and click on the 'Advanced system settings' option.

·         Now, click on the 'Device Installation Settings' in the 'Hardware' tab.

·         Then, click on the 'No' and the 'Save Changes' buttons.

·         Now, try to update your Windows version, and if this solution doesn't work, move to the next solution.

 

2.    Uninstall Conexant Audio Driver

The other solution is to disable and uninstall the Conexant driver if you cannot block the driver.

 

·         First, press the combination of key 'Windows + R' to open the run dialog box.

·         Then, type' devmgmt.msc' in it and press 'Enter.'

·         Now, click on the 'Sound, video, and game controllers' option.

·         Then, right-click on Conexant and click on the 'Uninstall device' option.

·         Now, follow the instructions from the screen to finish the uninstallation process.

·         Then restart your computer and update Windows after the process. If it's not working, move to the next fix.

 

3.    Run the Audio Troubleshooter

Windows 10 has an inbuilt audio troubleshooter that can help you identify the problem and find the appropriate solution, though it doesn't always work perfectly. To run this troubleshooter, follow these steps:

 

·         From the 'Start Menu,' go to the settings application.

·         Then, click on the 'Update & Security' option.

·         Now, click on the 'Troubleshoot,' and at the right-side panel, click on the 'Additional Troubleshooter' option.

·         Then, to find and solve issues with playing sound, click to troubleshoot "Playing Audio."

·         Now check if this solution resolves the issue on your PC. If not, move to another solution.

 

4.    Change Default Sound Format

There are two factors that can cause PC sound issues: audio frequency and bit depth. Changing the default sound format for the speaker changes the audio frequency. 44.1 kHz is usually the default setting, which is compatible with most music/audio applications. The following steps explain how to change the default sound format:

 

·         First, move to the taskbar and click on the 'Speakers' icon and select the 'Playback' devices.

·         Now, double-click on the default playback device to open it.

·         Then, go to the 'Advanced' tab and change the bitrates under the 'Default' sound format until you find one that works for you.

 

5.    Edit Local Group Policy

Using registry editor to disable Windows driver installation can fix Conexant Audio Driver in Windows 10. However, backup your files first to avoid any risks.

 

·         First, press the 'Window + R' key to open the run dialog box.

·         Then, type' devmgmt.msc' in it and hit the 'Enter' button.

·         Now, click on the 'Sound, video, and game controllers' option.

·         Then, right-click on 'Conexant' and click on the 'Properties' option.

·         Now, choose the 'Hardware Ids' under Property in the 'Details' tab.

·         A list of hardware IDs will be shown on the screen. Now, right-click on the shorter one and click 'Copy' and paste it somewhere.

·         Now, again press the 'Window + R' key to open the run dialog box, type 'gpedit.msc', and hit 'Enter.'

·     Now, go to 'Computer Configuration' then 'Administrative Templates' then 'System,' 'Device Installation,' 'Device Installation Restrictions.'

·         In the right panel, right-click on the 'Prevent installation of devices' that match any of these device IDs and click on the 'Edit' button.

·         Then, click on 'Enable' and the 'Show' button.

·         Now, paste the Hardware IDs you saved in the blank space, then click 'OK.'

·         Now, update your Windows version to check whether the issue is resolved.

 

With the above solutions, such as driver updating, hardware troubleshooting tips, and system adjustment, you should be able to solve your Conexant Audio Driver Windows 10 device.