Choose 'Search automatically for updated driver software'.

Under the 'Driver' tab click on 'Update Driver'.

Right-click on your sound card and then click 'Properties'.

Expand this category and you should see options appear below this category.

Select 'Device Manager' then look for 'Sound, video and game controllers'.

Go to the 'Start' menu and type in 'Device Manager'.

To manually check for a sound driver update in Windows 10, follow these steps: If you want to see how you can manually update just your sound driver, we'll run through that first. It's part of our CCleaner Professional package and we'll explain it more in detail at the end, including some of the other benefits it brings. We have a powerful driver updater tool that will search for any outdated device drivers and update them all at once (this includes everything from graphics to keyboards). The good news is, it can be a cinch to update your sound driver, and actually you can update all of them in one go.

Missing features - not quite as detrimental as the first two problems but it could mean you miss out on new sound effects or control over your speakers etc.No sound - definitely not what you're aiming for and can impact a wide range of activities and tasks while using your computer.Crackling - the sound quality isn't as it should be and could make watching movies or playing games frustrating, to say the least.

If you miss one of these updates (or more) it could cause any of the following issues:

Manufacturers of sound cards will update driver software at their end as and when they see fit, usually to provide better features, enhanced quality, or to fix any glitches. A sound driver is what allows your sound card to communicate with your PC and makes it work. After all, it's always better to prevent computer issues rather than madly try and fix them when they arise.

Even if you have no problems with your sound, it's important to keep your sound drivers up to date.

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