How to Install Realtek HD Audio Driver with Beats Audio Support on HP Envy 17

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If your notebook doesn’t use the Realtek audio codec with Beats Audio, but instead has the IDT audio codec with Beats Audio, you might run into issues with the standard Windows 10 drivers. This is because the original driver was designed for Windows 8.1 and isn’t compatible with the latest Windows 10 updates anymore.

The most effective solution is to use a different driver that works with your setup. You can try installing the Windows 10 IDT audio driver from a newer notebook model that uses the same or similar hardware. This can often fix sound problems and restore full audio functionality.

Here’s what you should do:

Visit the HP support website where driver downloads are available.
Look for the IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver with the version number 6.10.6492.0. You can find it here:
Download IDT HD Audio Driver v6.10.6492.0
Download the file named ‘sp71886.exe’.
Run the downloaded setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
Restart your computer after the installation.

This should help resolve your audio issues by replacing the outdated driver with a newer, compatible version. If you still experience problems, double-check for Windows updates or consider reaching out to your laptop manufacturer’s support for more specific guidance.