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Fix: No Output Devices Found in Windows 10 [4 Quick Ways]
Fix issues with audio devices by reinstalling your drivers
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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We enjoy multimedia every day on our PCs, but many users reported issues with it in form ofNo output devices foundmessage on Windows 10.
The issue is somewhat similar to theAudio device you selected is currently turned off. This can be a big problem, so today we’re going to show you how to fix it once and for all on your PC.
Why am I getting No output devices found on Windows 10?
There are several causes for this issue, and the most common are the following:
How do I fix the No audio output device is installed on Windows 10?
1. Reinstall the audio driver
A bad driver is a common cause ofNo sound devices foundin Windows 10, so be sure to check your drivers.
2. Remove Avast Driver software
A few users reported that Avast Driver software causedNo audio output device is installedin Windows 10, so remove it or disable it to fix the issue.
3. Modify your registry
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations]“ConsoleSecurity”=hex:01,00,14,80,9c,00,00,00,a8,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,00,\ 00,02,00,88,00,06,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,01,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,\ 04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,bf,03,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,00,\ 00,14,00,89,00,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,13,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,81,00,\ 00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,14,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,bf,03,0f,00,01,02,00,\ 00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,20,02,00,00,00,00,18,00,21,01,00,00,01,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,2b,02,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,\ 01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00
4. Disable driver signature enforcement
Once you do that, your PC should be able to install any driver without issues.
Fixing theNo audio device installederror in Windows 10 is relatively simple, and we hope that you found this guide helpful.
This is a common error, and users reportedNo output devices found message on Windows 11as well, but we covered that in a separate guide.
Did you find a different solution for this problem? If so, let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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