no audiooutput device is installed

If you are encountering the "no audio output device is installed" problem on your laptopit may be due to a few reasonssuch as missing drivers or issues with the audio services. Here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue:

1. Check Audio Services: Ensure that the Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder services are running. You can check this by typing services.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R) and looking for these services.
2. Update Drivers: If the audio device drivers are not installed or outdatedyou can manually update them through Device Manager. Right-click on the Start menuselect Device Managerfind your audio device under "Soundvideo and game controllers," right-click itand select "Update driver."
3. Reinstall Drivers: If updating doesn't workyou can try uninstalling the audio device from Device Manager and then restarting your laptop. Windows should automatically reinstall the drivers upon reboot.
4. Install Device-Specific Drivers: If your audio device requires a specific driverensure it is installed. You may need to download it from the manufacturer's website.
5. Windows Update: Sometimesrunning Windows Update can help resolve driver issues by installing the latest updates and drivers.

If these steps do not resolve the issueyou may need to consult the device manufacturer's support for further assistance.

References:

• USB audio device not playing
• Windows 10 doesn't install specific drivers for USB audio devices on the first connection

HiI'm Bernarda fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

Kindly follow the steps provided by Q&A Assist. If the issue persistskindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Run Audio troubleshooter:

Press the Windows Key + Rthen type in:

msdt.exe /id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic

Then hit OK and follow the prompt to run the Audio troubleshooter.

Method 2. Roll Back Audio driver:

-Press the Windows key + X

-Go to Device Manager

-Expand the Soundvideo and game controller

-Look for Realtek (R) Audio or High Definition audio

-Right-click and click Update Driver

-Select Browse my computer for drivers

-Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer

-Choose an old driver or other name of driver then select it and hit next until it installs.

Note: If the issue persistsplease download and install an Audio driver from your manufacturer's website.