WINDOW 11

How to fix Realtek Audio Console Not Working in Windows 11

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Fix Realtek Audio Console issues on Windows 11, from restarting background services and updating drivers to BIOS-level fixes. We have also included pro tips, such as using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and resetting BIOS settings, to ensure your audio console runs smoothly.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Realtek Audio Console

Ensure the latest version is downloaded from an official source.

Audio Driver Functionality

Verify sound works through speakers and headphones.

System Requirements

Requires Realtek hardware support and a 64-bit OS (Windows 10/11).

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Restart the Realtek Service

4 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

Sometimes the audio service just freezes, like a stubborn app. Here’s how to kick it back into gear:

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Open Run

Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.

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Find the Service

Scroll down to locate Realtek Audio Universal Service.

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Restart or Start

Right-click the service. If running, click Restart. If stopped, click Start.

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Reboot Your PC

Restart your system and check if Realtek Manager opens.

Note: If the service keeps crashing, set it to Automatic (right-click > Properties > Startup type > Automatic). This forces it to run every time you start your PC.

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Update Your Drivers

5 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Old drivers are the #1 reason the audio console breaks. Updating may take up to 3 minutes:

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Open Device Manager

Press Win + X, then select Device Manager.

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Expand Sound, Video & Game Controllers

Click the arrow next to the category.

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Update Driver

Right-click Realtek(R) Audio and select Update driver.

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Search Automatically

Choose Search automatically for drivers and let Windows check for updates.

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Restart Your PC

Reboot to apply changes.

Remember: Go to your PC manufacturer’s website (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.), find your model, and download the latest Realtek driver manually.

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Reinstall Realtek Audio Drivers

5 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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If updating doesn’t work, your drivers might be corrupted. Time to wipe them completely:

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Open Device Manager

Press Win + X and select Device Manager.

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Locate Realtek Audio

Expand Sound, Video & Game Controllers.

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Uninstall Driver

Right-click Realtek(R) Audio and select Uninstall device.

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Remove All Traces

Check Attempt to remove the driver for this device., then click Uninstall.

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Restart Your PC

Windows will automatically reinstall a basic driver.

Pro Move: Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to wipe every trace of Realtek Audio. Select "Realtek Audio" in the tool, reboot, then reinstall the latest driver.

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Reinstall the Realtek Audio Console

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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If the app vanished or won’t open, the Microsoft Store version is your fix:

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Open Microsoft Store

Press Win + S, type Microsoft Store, and hit Enter.

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Find the App

Search for Realtek Audio Console.

Install or Update

Restart Your PC

Pro Tips: If the installation fails, reset Microsoft Store using this PowerShell (Admin) command: Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml"}.

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Enable Realtek Audio in BIOS

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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Overview

If your audio devices aren’t showing up, your BIOS might’ve disabled them. Don’t panic—it’s simpler than it sounds:

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Restart Your PC

Click Restart and immediately start pressing your BIOS key (F2, F10, DEL, or ESC—varies by manufacturer).

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Find Audio Settings

Navigate to Advanced or Onboard Devices in the BIOS menu.

Locate HD Audio Controller and set it to Enabled.

Press F10 (or your BIOS’s save key), then restart.

Warning: If BIOS settings keep resetting, your motherboard might need a firmware update. Check the manufacturer’s website for instructions.

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Additional Tips

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Reset Realtek Audio Console → Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Realtek Audio Console > Advanced options > Reset > Restart.

Check for Windows Updates → Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates > Install & Restart.

Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter → Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Playing Audio > Run.

Methods (5)

Restart the Realtek...
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Update Your Drivers
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Reinstall Realtek A...
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Reinstall the Realt...
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Enable Realtek Audi...
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