Realtek Audio Manager Missing From Win11

[Sparky862]

Okay, I feel like I am starting to be a pain on these Forums, but so far I sorted out 2 issues I posted before where Google couldn't assist me.

 

My Windows 11 is freshly upgraded from Windows 10. Everything works fine and Windows is Smooth.

 

I have all latest updates from Windows 11 (Which I forced) and I also installed all optional updates from Windows (like a new updated Rev Version fory BIOS).

 

But ....

 

I am missing my Realtek Audio Manger. On Windows 10 there was a seperate application for Realtek Audio Manager. It was integrated to run with Win10 UI, but I could set my Sound Sliders individually.

 

I noticed that my sound doesn't sound "bassy" anymore, so I wanted to up the lows a bit on my Audio Manager and lower the trebble a bit .... But where is the Audio Manger?

 

I tried manually uninstalling and reinstalling realtek drivers provided by my motherboard official website, it installs my Audio Drivers and all, but Audio Manager is missing??

 

I know I am using Realtek Sound because Device Manager states this aswell as Windows UI shows I am using Realtek. I also know I am running the most updated version of the drivers as it corresponds with the Drivers from the Motherboard official site ....

 

What gives? How else should I adjust these settings individually?

[Sparky862]

Or does Win11 come with a build in Audio Manager I am not aware of?

[C2dan88]

Try this guide?

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-reinstall-realtek-hd-audio-manager-windows

[Sparky862]

48 minutes ago, C2dan88 said:

Try this guide?

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/download-reinstall-realtek-hd-audio-manager-windows

Weird part os according to Realtek Official Website I can not download updated Drivers because there is no Driver for Windows 11.

 

But according to my Mobo Official Support Page, I can download the most updated Driver version for Windows 11 Provided from Realtek from that page ..... 

 

Can I not download a 3rd party app to adjust these sliders?

[C2dan88]

7 minutes ago, Sparky862 said:

Weird part os according to Realtek Official Website I can not download updated Drivers because there is no Driver for Windows 11.

Should be no reason for Windows 10 drivers not to work with windows 11.

 

 

[Alan G]

4 hours ago, C2dan88 said:

Should be no reason for Windows 10 drivers not to work with windows 11.

 

 

It does work.  I did upgraded directly from Windows 10 and both the Realtex driver and control panel transferred over and work just fine.  Of course this is just one person's experience and the OP's problem is likely real.

[TacosBurritos]

You mean the Realtek HD Audio manager/ Panel? with audio presets, equalizer etc???

Yeah i was dealing with that last night, windows 10 installed the realtek driver while updating with windows update and i was looking for realtek manager everywhere to change audio settings but i couldn't find it, then uninstalled that crap windows update installed and i downloaded the latest audio driver from MSI site (i have b550 tomahawk) and nope, it didn't solve the issue.

Long story short, seems like newer Realtek drivers doesn't have the audio panel/manager service.. whatever, you had to find one that has been "tweaked" in github or download the "UWP version application, from Microsoft Store" so go to your motherboard website and look in the drivers section under utilities, etc other software and drivers section.

BUT i did something different... i still use CD/DVD drive so i grabbed my old motherboard DVD and installed old drivers, i didn't know if that could work but it did, i have the realtek manager now i can select different presets, access the equalizer, speaker configuration, balance, sound effects, room correction etc.

Driver version is 6.0.1.8040

I hope this helps, btw uninstall current realtek driver, then restart, go and uninstall the windows default audio driver BUT don't restart else it will reinstall the default driver so just keep going with the old realtek driver like the 6.0.1.8040 or some other, you could try a more recent version but not too recent cuz once again those don't include the audio manager service anymore , at least that's what i read last night.

[Sparky862]

13 hours ago, TacosBurritos said:

You mean the Realtek HD Audio manager/ Panel? with audio presets, equalizer etc???

Yeah i was dealing with that last night, windows 10 installed the realtek driver while updating with windows update and i was looking for realtek manager everywhere to change audio settings but i couldn't find it, then uninstalled that crap windows update installed and i downloaded the latest audio driver from MSI site (i have b550 tomahawk) and nope, it didn't solve the issue.

Long story short, seems like newer Realtek drivers doesn't have the audio panel/manager service.. whatever, you had to find one that has been "tweaked" in github or download the "UWP version application, from Microsoft Store" so go to your motherboard website and look in the drivers section under utilities, etc other software and drivers section.

BUT i did something different... i still use CD/DVD drive so i grabbed my old motherboard DVD and installed old drivers, i didn't know if that could work but it did, i have the realtek manager now i can select different presets, access the equalizer, speaker configuration, balance, sound effects, room correction etc.

Driver version is 6.0.1.8040

I hope this helps, btw uninstall current realtek driver, then restart, go and uninstall the windows default audio driver BUT don't restart else it will reinstall the default driver so just keep going with the old realtek driver like the 6.0.1.8040 or some other, you could try a more recent version but not too recent cuz once again those don't include the audio manager service anymore , at least that's what i read last night.

This

 

You are describing my issue that I have. I am looking for the sliders and equaliser to adjust my sound.

 

Win10 had a Realtek Audio Manager where I could do it ... But Win11 doesn't have this.

 

I even downloaded latest drivers from my motherboard (B660M) and it doesn't help me at all, even using latest Realtek Drivers.

 

It's like Win11 doesn't support the Audio Manager or something, but my Realtek drivers otherwise is working fine as it should. 

 

I mean at this point I will even download a 3rd party App just so I can adjust Sliders and Equaliser myself.

[Sparky862]

18 hours ago, Alan G said:

It does work.  I did upgraded directly from Windows 10 and both the Realtex driver and control panel transferred over and work just fine.  Of course this is just one person's experience and the OP's problem is likely real.

This is weird, cause I don't have that panel you have. Unless something with Win11 is preventing the loading of the Realtek Driver? 

 

Because Realtek now runs through Win11 and is not seperate like it used to be with Win10

[Alan G]

5 hours ago, Sparky862 said:

This is weird, cause I don't have that panel you have. Unless something with Win11 is preventing the loading of the Realtek Driver? 

 

Because Realtek now runs through Win11 and is not seperate like it used to be with Win10

When you go to System -> Sound, what options do you have for playing sound?  I have RealTex audio for both the speakers and digital output.  It's the same on the other two Win 11 PCs in our house.

[Sparky862]

16 minutes ago, Alan G said:

When you go to System -> Sound, what options do you have for playing sound?  I have RealTex audio for both the speakers and digital output.  It's the same on the other two Win 11 PCs in our house.

Same, using Realtek. Just not Digital Sound.