What is ‘Realtek Audio Console not working/opening’ issue in Windows 11?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix Realtek Audio Console not working, Realtek Audio Console not opening Windows 11. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Realtek Audio Console’: Realtek Audio Console is important component of Microsoft Windows Operating System that is responsible for everything, whether it is sending audio to your remote devices or connecting an external audio device. You can perform several sound-relating activities and configurations in your Windows computer using Realtek Audio Console.
However, several Windows users reported they faced Realtek Audio Console not working, Realtek Audio Console not opening issue on their Windows 11 computer when they tried to launch or run Realtek Audio Console app. This issue indicates you are unable to launch or run Realtek Audio Console in your Windows 11 comptuer for some reasons. There could be several reasons behind the issue including the corrupted/outdated Audio Device Drivers, bad configured Sound settings in computer, your audio device is not set as default audio device in Settings, and other Windows issues.
You should make sure all devices drivers including sound card drivers are properly installed and are up-to-date to latest & compatible version. If not, sound card driver update is necessary in computer in order to fix. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Realtek Audio Console not working in Windows 11/10?
Method 1: Fix Realtek Audio Console not opening Windows 11 with ‘PC Repair Tool’
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Method 2: Basic hardware troubleshooting
This issue can be occurred due to some hardware issues in your computer. You should check audio device connectivity and check if it is properly connected into correct port of computer. You can unplug and re-plug the device into computer in order to fix connection issue.
Method 3: Run ‘Playing Audio’ troubleshooter
Windows built-in Playing Audio troubleshooter can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘System > Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Playing Audio’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting and once finished, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Set your audio device as default audio device
This issue can be occurred if your audio device is not set as default audio device. You can set your audio device as default audio device in order to fix.
Step 1: Find and right-click on ‘Speaker’ icon in System Tray in taskbar and select ‘Sound Settings’
Step 2: Click ‘More Sound Settings’ under ‘Advanced’ section, click ‘Playback’ tab on ‘Sound’ window
Step 3: Find and click ‘Realtek Audio Device’ and select ‘Set default’ option and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Verify the Audio Output
Step 1: Type ‘Realtek Audio Console’ in Windows Search Box and open it
Step 2: Click ‘Realtek HD Audio Output’ from list of devices and make the desired audio changes for the device and close the app. Now, play any random music and check if it works.
Method 6: Change Realtek Audio Device Format
Step 1: Open ‘Sound Settings’ and go to ‘More Sound Settings > Sound’
Step 2: Right-click ‘Realtek Audio Device’, and select ‘Properties’
Step 3: Click ‘Advanced’ tab, select the dropdown under ‘Default format’ and select ‘2 channel, 24 bit, 192000 Hz (Studio Quality)’ from dropdown and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ button to save the changes.
Method 7: Restart Windows Audio service
You can also try to fix the issue by restarting Windows Audio service in computer.
Step 1: Open ‘Services’ app in Windows PC via Windows Search Box
Step 2: Find and double-click on ‘Windows Audio’ service to open its Properties window. Click ‘Stop’ button under ‘Service Status’ section and then hit ‘Apply > Ok’ to save the changes
Step 3: After few seconds, right-click on Windows Audio service again and select ‘Restart’ to restart the service and once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 8: Update Sound Card Driver
Updating sound card driver to latest & compatible version can resolve the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Audio, video and game controllers’ category
Step 2: Right-click on your sound card driver and select ‘Update Driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process and once finished, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall sound card driver update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including sound card driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 9: Perform System Restore
If the issue is still persist, you can perform system restore in computer in order to fix.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘rstrui’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘System Restore’ app
Step 2: Click ‘Next’, select a valid restore point and then click ‘Next > Finish’ to start restoring your computer. Once finished, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this article helped you on How to fix Realtek Audio Console not working, Realtek Audio Console not opening Windows 11 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
