Download and install Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver

High Definition Audio Device is a MEDIA hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Microsoft. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is HDAUDIO/FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1986&subsys_144DC023&REV_1005.

1. Install Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 6.3.9600.17024 dated 2014-02-14.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver was not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.7 stars out of 75537 votes.

2. How to use DriverMax to install Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Microsoft High Definition Audio Device driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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