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Fix a Realtek Audio Driver That Keeps Reinstalling [5 Ways]

The Realtek driver problem may be caused by corrupt system files

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Updated onSeptember 19, 2024

updated onSeptember 19, 2024

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Since Microsoft introduced automatic driver updates, there’s been a surge in the number of complaints about driver-related issues from users.

One such is a Realtek audio driver that keeps reinstalling. Attempting toinstall Realtek audio driverleads to an infinite uninstall/install cycle. If this is the case with you, your solution is here.

Why does Realtek audio driver keep reinstalling on my PC?

There could be a number of reasons Realtek audio driver keeps reinstalling such as:

Whatever causes Realtek audio driver to keep reinstalling, you can resolve the issue with the methods enlisted below.

How can I stop a Realtek audio driver that keeps reinstalling?

Before you start using the methods below, there are some preliminary checks you can perform that might help fix the problem:

If any of that didn’t stop Realtek audio driver from reinstalling, then you can proceed to the main fixes.

1. Roll back driver

If theRoll back Driveroption is grayed out, it means you don’t have an older driver to roll back to.

However, you can update the present driver as it might help. Our article onWindows 11 drivers updatecan guide you through the process.

2. Disable Automatic Driver Installation

By completing these steps, Windows will no longer install or update drivers automatically. To add new hardware in the future, you will need to install drivers manually orenable automatic drivers updateagain.

3. Update to Microsoft High Definition Audio Device

If by chance you run into issues after updating to Microsoft High Definition Audio Device, then you should consult our guide on what to do whenHigh Definition Audio Device has a driver problem.

4. Disable Windows access to Realtek system files

5. Manually uninstall and reinstall Realtek

If Windows does not automatically install Realtek after restarting your PC, you can do it yourself by following our guide onhow to reinstall Realtek audio driver.

Hopefully, you should be able to stop Realtek audio driver from the reinstalling cycle with the methods above.

However, some users have claimed that after installing the Realtek audio driver, the Realtek Audio Manager is missing. If you encounter the same issue, you can restore Realtek Audio Manager by following our guide onhow to fix missing Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Lastly, don’t hesitate to visit our article on how to getASUS Realtek HD Audio Manager on Windows 11for more information.

If you have any other solution that can fix Realtek audio driver reinstalling loop, drop us a message in the comments section below.

Fix a Realtek Audio Driver That Keeps Reinstalling [5 Ways]#

Why does Realtek audio driver keep reinstalling on my PC?#

How can I stop a Realtek audio driver that keeps reinstalling?#

1. Roll back driver#

2. Disable Automatic Driver Installation#

3. Update to Microsoft High Definition Audio Device#

4. Disable Windows access to Realtek system files#

5. Manually uninstall and reinstall Realtek#