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No sound, audio devices not detected and crackling or distorted audio.

"No audio output device is installed" in Windows: how to fix itWindows shows this message when it cannot find a working audio device, usually because the audio driver is missing, disabled or not loading. Start with a restart and the audio troubleshooter, then check Device Manager and reinstall the driver if the device is still missing.No audio output device is installedNovember 2, 2026

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