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Unable to Start Dolby Audio Driver: How to Fix This Error
Disabled audio devices can cause this issue
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Updated onFebruary 27, 2024
updated onFebruary 27, 2024
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Several of our readers recently reported that they could not start the Dolbyaudio driveron Windows 10, which is becoming frustrating by the day. Even though various factors may hinder Dolby audio driver from functioning well, we have provided some fixes for this problem.
How do I start Dolby audio?
This would start Dobly audio, and you can now enjoy its surround sound experience.
Why can’t I start Dolby audio driver?
There can be several reasons for the unable to start Dolby audio driver error message that pops up for some users in Windows 10. However, the following are some obvious reasons for the error message:
Once you can determine the cause of the problem, you should rest assured that you can fix this problem by using our solutions below.
What can I do if I cannot start the Dolby audio driver?
Before proceeding to explore the advanced solutions to fix the problem, you should consider performing the following preliminary checks:
If, after performing the above checks and the problem persists, you can work your way down this article to know what fix works for you to be able to start Dolby audio driver.
1. Update your audio drivers
Install any suggested updates after enabling the Windows driver updater to search for drivers and restart your PC. Also, check how todownload the audio driver in Windows 10if you want to update drivers from your computer.
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2. Uninstall and reinstall the Dolby audio driver
Reinstalling the Dolby audio driver is a perfect solution if the problem lies with the version of the audio driver. You can also check this guide toreinstall audio drivers in Windows.
However, you should run the Audio troubleshooter if the problem persists after reinstalling the audio driver.
3. Run the Audio troubleshooter
Using the Windows troubleshooter enables you to identify any issues with the device or configured settings and fix them.
Also, ensure that you carefully follow the instructions once the errors are identified to completely fix the inability to start Dolby audio driver on Windows 10.
If you’ve tried all the solutions in this article on fixing your Dolby audio driver, and none seem to work, you should check our guide for othersound solutions.
To learn more about Dolby, we have a great guide on how toinstall Dolby Atmos for Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
If you have any other queries, kindly drop them in the comments below. Also, tell us the solutions that worked best for you.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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