The computer speaker may not emit sound and may display a red X in system tray next to the speaker icon. This issue occurs after performing Windows Update.
Figure 1: Speaker with red X
SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- CUSTOMER ADVISORY
Document ID: c06997952
Version: 2
HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0000 Laptop PCs, OMEN 15-ek000 Laptop PCs - Computer Speaker May Not Emit Sound and Display Red X in System Tray
Notice: The information in this document, including products and software versions, is current as of the release date.The document is subject to change without notice.
Release date : 14-Jan-2021
Last updated : 14-Jan-2021
The information in this document applies to the following:
Computers:
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HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0000 Laptop PC series
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OMEN 15-ek0000 Laptop PC series
Operating Systems:
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Microsoft Windows 10 20H1 (Version 2004)
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Microsoft Windows 10 20H2
To resolve this issue, perform the following procedures:
Procedure 1: Uninstall Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology Intel(R) ISST Driver
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In the search field next to the Start button, type device manager, and then select Device Manager.
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Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
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Right-click Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology ISST and select Uninstall device.
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Select Delete the driver software for this device (select check box) and then click Uninstall.
Procedure 2: Uninstall Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology Intel(R) (SST) OED
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In the search field next to the Start button, type device manager, and then select Device Manager.
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Expand System devices.
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Right-click Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology and select Uninstall device.
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Select Delete the driver software for this device (select check box) and then click Uninstall.
Procedure 3: Uninstall Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology Intel(R) (SST) Audio Controller
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In the search field next to the Start button, type device manager, and then select Device Manager.
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Expand System devices.
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Right-click Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology Intel(R) (SST) Audio Controller and select Uninstall device.
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Select Delete the driver software for this device (select check box) and then click Uninstall.
Procedure 4: Download and install the appropriate SoftPaq for the affected computer:
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Affected Computer
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Softpaq Description
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Release Notes
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Download SoftPaq
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HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0000 Laptop PC series
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Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version: 6.0.8955.1
Revision: B | ||
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OMEN 15-ek0000 Laptop PC series
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Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version: 6.0.8924.2
Revision: A | ||
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OMEN 17-cb1000 Laptop PC series
OMEN 15-dh1000 Laptop PC series
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Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version: 6.0.8940.1
Revision: B | ||
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HP Pavilion 24 All-in-One PC Configurable Material
HP Pavilion 27 All-in-One PC Configurable Material
HP Pavilion All-in-One PC 24-k0000i
HP Pavilion All-in-One PC 27-d0000i
HP Pavilion All-in-One PC 27-qc0000i
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Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version: 6.0.8924.1
Revision: A |
NOTE: A more recent version of this software may be available. Check for updated drivers and software for your computer at
http://www.hp.com/.
Hardware platforms affected :
HP Pavilion 24 All-in-One PC (BigBen24A) Configurable Material, HP Pavilion 24 All-in-One PC (BigBen24I) Configurable Material, HP Pavilion 24 All-in-One PC 24-k0000i, HP Pavilion All-in-One PC 27-d0000i, HP Pavilion All-in-One PC 27-qc0000i, HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0000 Laptop PC series, OMEN 15-dh1000 Laptop PC series, OMEN 15-ek0000 Laptop PC series, OMEN 17-cb1000 Laptop PC series
Operating systems affected : Not applicable
Software affected : Not applicable
Support Communication Cross Reference ID : IA06997952
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