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Speaker setup (UNKNOWN) after win 10 update

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Post #1

 I got a Win 10 update and not have any audio ever since. I have been trying to resolve this issue and have not found the answer yet, please help. Besides the red X over the speaker icon in the tray, when r clicking it says Speaker setup (UNKNOWN). I have tried everything that Microsoft said to do:

 

1. Run the audio troubleshooter
2. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed
3. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections
4. Check sound settings
5. Fix your audio drivers
6. Set your audio device as the default device
7. Turn off audio enhancements
8. Restart Audio Services 
9. Try different audio formats
10. Restart to apply installed updates
11. Check for IDT High Definition Audio CODEC in Device Manager
12. If you have microphone issues, make sure your privacy settings are configured properly.
 
Nothing worked. I went to Dell and downloaded and installed the drivers straight from their site, no relief. I can't seem to find the issue. I also just discovered that when I tried to use my printer through wifi, it shuts down my Chrome. When I open Chrome again, I am able to restore the open windows. And the printer itself says it doesn't recognize wifi. I am at a total loss. 
Here is some info you might find helpful, I hope it is not too much. Thank you
 
System Security Status  
Security Benchmark Score Available only for Windows 7, Vista, and XP Pro
 
Virus Protection Up-to-date
 
Security Updates Up-to-date
 
Computer Profile Summary     Computer Name: DESKTOP-CURHJDE (in WORKGROUP) Profile Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:42:28 PM Advisor Version: 8.6b Windows Logon: luvmy
Personal Home Use Only
Operating System Windows 10 Home (x64) Version 1903 (build 18362.592)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)
Installed: 9/29/2019 11:23:08 AM
Servicing Branch: Current Branch (CB)
Boot Mode: UEFI with successful Secure Boot
System Model Dell Inc. Inspiron 5770
System Service Tag: 3RQ4DQ2 (support for this PC)
Chassis Serial Number: 3RQ4DQ2
Enclosure Type: Notebook
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64-bit ready
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Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
UEFI: Dell Inc. 1.2.3 05/15/2019
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Realtek Audio
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Hotfixes from Windows Update (agent version 10.0.18362.387) install automatically.
Last install: 1/16/2020 11:40:47 AM, check: 1/20/2020 10:17:48 PM.

All required security updates have been installed (using Advisor definitions version 2020.1.17.1) according to the 01/14/2020 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary and bulletins from other vendors.

Hotfixes from Windows Update (agent version 10.0.18362.387) install automatically.
Last install: 1/16/2020 11:40:47 AM, check: 1/20/2020 10:17:48 PM.

All required security updates have been installed (using Advisor definitions version 2020.1.17.1) according to the 01/14/2020 Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary and bulletins from other vendors.

1. Run the audio troubleshooter
2. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed
3. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections
4. Check sound settings
5. Fix your audio drivers
6. Set your audio device as the default device
7. Turn off audio enhancements
8. Restart Audio Services 
9. Try different audio formats
10. Restart to apply installed updates
11. Check for IDT High Definition Audio CODEC in Device Manager
12. If you have microphone issues, make sure your privacy settings are configured properly.

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Post #2

I'd like to see what Device Manager looks like when showing all devices, installed and hidden.

 

Create a new Environment variable called devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices and set it's value to 1 as follows:

  • Right click on My Computer, Computer or This PC and select Properties
  • Click on the Advanced tab
  • Click on the Environmental Variables button
  • Click the New button under the User variables for xxxxx" area.
  • Set the Variable name as: devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices
  • Set the Variable value to: 1
  • Click OK as needed to close all the windows you opened.

To see the status of everything in Device Manager:

  • Open Device Manager:
    • XP: Control Panel, System, Hardware tab, Device Manager
    • Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10:Control Panel, System, Advanced System Settings,
  • Make the Device Manager window full screen.
  • Click on View then Show hidden devices.
  • Click on the + next to anything that shows a yellow mark.

Press the Print Screen button to copy the Device Manager window image to the clipboard.

Click Start, type paint and press Enter.

Press Ctrl+v to paste the image to the MS Paint window.
Click File then Save as and save it to your Desktop.

 

Start a new reply.
Click on the More reply options button.
Click on the Browse button below the message input area.
Navigate to where you saved the picture, select it and click on Open.
Click on Attach This File.
Once uploaded, click on Add To Post to the far right of the uploaded file.
Scroll down and click Preview Post to verify the image shows.

Post #3

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I did everything step by step and as you can see there is nothing that is a yellow. I looked for that as well and did nt see it without going through all the steps you asked. Getting really worried now. Thank you for your help so far, I know we'll get this solved.

Post #5 last edited

Expand Sound, video and Game controllers. What shows there?

What audio \device do you have?

 

You can leave the settings, they cause no harm.

 

You coudl roll back ther last Windows Update, see if that resolves the problem.

Post #7

What audio \device do you have?

 

The left window says Intel Display Audio, the right window says Realtek Audio. Which one is in your computer?

Post #9 last edited
Intel is onboard, Realtek is an add-in card?
 
What does Update History show you?Click on Uninstall an Update and see what is available at the bottom, under Microsoft Windows (nn)
Mine looks like this:
 
📎WinUpds.jpg

You may be able to uninstall the update from there.