NVIDIA audio no longer functioning after windows update

[coolguy399]

After a windows update my audio is no longer working, before i would plug in the headphones and it would work under "nvidia high definition audio" but now it only recognizes my computer monitors built in speakers. i have tried reinstalling my gpu drivers multiple times, also as a note i do not have realtek installed, i removed it because it caused some serious in game lag and always took priority over nvidia

. I have included my device manager window photo as well. Any help is appreciated.

also my specs are i7 8700k, windows 10, nvidia 1080 ti, aorus gaming 5 MOBO
px24 turtle beach headphones

https://imgur.com/gallery/avIXFjW
https://imgur.com/gallery/QISHZdj

 

[Wolfshadw]

I do not see where NVidia audio drivers come into play here. Your Headphones plug into the motherboard via a 3.5mm stereo jack. That requires the Realtek drivers from your motherboard manufacturer. Download and install the drivers from your Motherboard Driver Download Page

-Wolf sends

 

[coolguy399]

FIXED. i just reverted back to previous version of windows and its working properly again!

 

[Wolfshadw]

Oh. Are you plugging the headphones directly to the monitor? If so, then reinstalling the graphic drivers for your graphics card should have resolved the issue (and that explains the NVidia connection). Alternatively, you should probably reinstall the RealTek drivers for your motherboard (just the drivers) and use those as opposed to your graphic card's audio subsystem.

Just a thought.

-Wolf sends

 

[coolguy399]

I do not see where NVidia audio drivers come into play here. Your Headphones plug into the motherboard via a 3.5mm stereo jack. That requires the Realtek drivers from your motherboard manufacturer. Download and install the drivers from your Motherboard Driver Download Page

-Wolf sends

Oh. Are you plugging the headphones directly to the monitor? If so, then reinstalling the graphic drivers for your graphics card should have resolved the issue (and that explains the NVidia connection). Alternatively, you should probably reinstall the RealTek drivers for your motherboard (just the drivers) and use those as opposed to your graphic card's audio subsystem.

Just a thought.

-Wolf sends

I plug them into my case which goes into my MOBO, i do not have realtek, it was causing some serious in game lag whneever i used the mic, my audio device is "headphones" "high definition audio device" its working properly again after reverting to previous version of windows before the windows update. thanks a lot for the help wolfshadow!

 

[Wolfshadw]

So, basically, you're saying you're never going to update Windows again...

RealTek software, I can understand it might cause lag. RealTek drivers should not cause you lag. BTW, if you completely removed RealTek from your system, your motherboard audio outputs wouldn't work any longer.

Recommend you reinstall the RealTek drivers for your motherboard (just the drivers) and then run the Windows update again. If the audio fails AFTER the Windows update, reinstall the RealTek drivers again. This should get you the Windows update AND your audio back.

-Wolf sends

 

[coolguy399]

So, basically, you're saying you're never going to update Windows again...

RealTek software, I can understand it might cause lag. RealTek drivers should not cause you lag. BTW, if you completely removed RealTek from your system, your motherboard audio outputs wouldn't work any longer.

Recommend you reinstall the RealTek drivers for your motherboard (just the drivers) and then run the Windows update again. If the audio fails AFTER the Windows update, reinstall the RealTek drivers again. This should get you the Windows update AND your audio back.

-Wolf sends

makes sense... okay ill do as suggested and restore realtek prior to updating to see if it fixes the problem. Thanks much

 

[Wolfshadw]

Let me know how it goes. If it doesn't work (it really should), I'll be happy to continue to assist and if I can't, I'll call in the cavalry.

-Wolf sends

 

[coolguy399]

Let me know how it goes. If it doesn't work (it really should), I'll be happy to continue to assist and if I can't, I'll call in the cavalry.

-Wolf sends

Hey, after reinstalling realtek and redoing the update the problem has some how fixed itself. appreciate all the help wolf!