Did this happen right after a or installing a specific software?
Identify the software associated with the driver (look for audio recorders, streaming tools, or virtual mixers installed around the time the issue started). Select the program and click . Restart your PC to flush out residual files.
Right-click and select Restart . (If it isn't running, click Start ). esaudriver device no sound
The "no sound" issue typically arises because the chip communicates via an I2S bus through the Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) driver. Windows Update often fails to recognize this specific hardware, leading to a "No Audio Output Device is installed" error or a "dead" device in the Device Manager. Root Causes & Troubleshooting Strategies No audio device is installed - Microsoft Community Hub
For Windows 10: Right-click speaker > Sounds > Playback > Double-click esaudriver > Advanced tab > Uncheck "Enable audio enhancements." Did this happen right after a or installing
net stop audiosrv net stop AudioEndpointBuilder net start AudioEndpointBuilder net start audiosrv
Click the arrow icon next to the volume bar to open the playback list. Restart your PC to flush out residual files
Regularly update any streaming or audio editing software you use, as developers frequently release patches for driver compatibility.