In Windows 7 2021 — How To Install Sound Drivers

Select the correct model from the list. Click Next > Install.

Right-click your audio device and select Uninstall .

Expand Sound, video and game controllers . how to install sound drivers in windows 7

After reboot, Windows 7 will automatically detect the missing hardware and attempt to reinstall the driver using its built-in cache. If it installs the generic "High Definition Audio Device," follow Method 2 or 3 to get the real driver. Method 5: The Legacy Hardware Wizard (For Old or Unusual Cards) Some vintage sound cards (Sound Blaster Live!, Audigy, older C-Media chips) need this method.

Click the Start button (Windows logo), right-click Computer , and select Manage . Select the correct model from the list

In Device Manager, right-click the problematic audio device and select Properties .

Scroll down and select Sound, video and game controllers > Next. Expand Sound, video and game controllers

Device Manager > right-click your PC name (top of the list) > Add legacy hardware .