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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- CUSTOMER ADVISORY

Document ID: c06937326

Version: 1

HP ENVY 13, 13m Laptop PCs - Speaker Output Is Very Low After Windows Update

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 : 07-Oct-2020

Last updated : 07-Oct-2020

DESCRIPTION
The speaker audio output is very low and may exhibit muffled or clicking noises after Windows Update. This is exhibited after Windows Updates are installed.

SCOPE
The information in this document applies to the following:
CPU:
  • Intel Core i7-10510
  • Intel Core i5-10210
Drivers/Applications:
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology Driver, version: 10.25.0.3851
  • Sound Research Audio Effects Component Driver, version: 2.0.8.64
Computers:
  • HP ENVY 13 Laptop PC Configurable Material
  • HP ENVY 13-ba0000 Laptop PC series
  • HP ENVY 13m-ba0000 Laptop PC series
  • HP ENVY Laptop PC 13-ba1000
Operating Systems:
  • Microsoft Windows 10 20H1 (Version 2004)
  • Microsoft Windows 10 19H2 (Version 1909)
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install the following SoftPaq to update the audio driver:
SoftPaq Description
Release Notes
Download SoftPaq
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver - Comet Lake

Version: 6.0.8963.1
Revision: A
note:
A more recent version of this software may be available. Check for newer versions at: HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads

Hardware platforms affected : HP ENVY 13 Laptop PC (Borman) Configurable Material, HP ENVY 13-ba0000 Laptop PC series, HP ENVY 13m-ba0000 Laptop PC series, HP ENVY Laptop PC 13-ba1000

Operating systems affected : Not applicable

Software affected : Not applicable

Support Communication Cross Reference ID : IA06937326

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