Realtek High Definition Audio Driver for Windows
Realtek High Definition Audio Sound card driver
This Realtek High Definition Audio package is for Windows systems that need the OEM audio driver instead of the basic Microsoft audio device. It can restore speakers, microphones, jack detection and vendor audio services after a clean installation.
Realtek High Definition Audio driver overview
This page keeps a local copy of the Realtek High Definition Audio package, with the version, supported Windows builds, file size and checksum shown before download. It is meant for people who already know the exact device model and want a clean installer without hunting through several vendor pages.
When this driver helps
- No audio output device is available after reinstalling Windows.
- The microphone or headphone jack is not detected correctly.
- Device Manager shows a Realtek audio device with a driver warning.
Before installation
Check that the device name in Windows matches Realtek High Definition Audio. If an older driver is already installed and the device still fails, remove the old package first, reboot, and then install this local copy.
Supported Windows versions
Windows 10 / 11
Notes for this Sound card
- Audio packages are often customized by the PC or motherboard vendor.
- Restart after installation before testing speakers or microphone again.
- Do not use this package for USB headsets that have their own drivers.
The source link is kept as a reference for verification. The download button on this page points to the local drivers-search.com copy.
Driver file details
- Version
- 6.0.9780.1, A86
- Release date
- 2025-02-20
- Size
- 263.57 MB (276,370,216 bytes)
- File type
- EXE
- Manufacturer
- Realtek
- SHA256 / MD5
- SHA256: 0379a688a3b06abfb2150b4abf31838a5bd038714d5b56fc6f2c72ca8d704f28
How we verify files
- We compare the model, version, and operating system with manufacturer data.
- When an official reference is available, we show the original source.
- We keep checksums so the file can be verified after download.
- We do not disguise third-party installers as drivers.
Installation guide
- Download the file only from the trusted link on this page.
- Check the file size and checksum when they are provided.
- Run the file as administrator only if you trust the source.
- Follow the installer steps and restart the PC if required.
Installation screenshots
Use these screenshots to check each installer step before changing Windows driver settings.
Available downloads
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