Realtek Audio 24H2 Drivers Dilemma


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I want to clean install 24H2 (currently on 23H2) but for some reason I can't find certain compatible audio software components for my Realtek Audio on WUC anymore.

I downloaded the latest 24H2 Audio Universal Service component from WUC based on the hardware-id SWC\VEN_10EC&SID_0001 but when I run the downloaded Powershell script that I got from Elevenforum (Check-DCHDriverCompatibility) it says that it's NOT compatible. There are multiple instances of this component on WUC but they only differ by update-id's. Is the incompatibility caused by me currently being on 23H2 instead of 24H2?

Furthermore, there is no 24H2 version of the Audio Processing Object component on WUC for my hardware id
SWC\VEN_10EC&AID_0001

Anyone who can help me find compatible drivers specifically on WUC for my hardware-id's?
 
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    Windows Pro 11 23H2 Build 22631.3737
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    Custom built
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    i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
    Memory
    Transcend 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
    Sound Card
    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
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for some reason I can't find certain compatible audio software components for my Realtek Audio on WUC anymore.


Go to Gigabyte and download all the drivers on your mobo support page. As new as it is, any drivers there should work for 24h2. Store them on external media. Install windows with a local account offline, Pay attention to ALL the steps in the tutorial. Clean Install Windows 11 Tutorial

Manually install the drivers you downloaded before connecting to the internet. Just be sure to stop driver updates coming in with windows update first. Since you have Pro I suggest your use the group policy option #1

Once all drivers are installed you can connect to the internet. Going forward, either manually keep your drivers updated or use the Gigabyte Control Center app (also on the driver download page) to keep your drivers maintained. Allowing WU to maintain your drivers can get you into trouble as it's been know to install older drivers.
 

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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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I want to clean install 24H2 (currently on 23H2) but for some reason I can't find certain compatible audio software components for my Realtek Audio on WUC anymore.

I downloaded the latest 24H2 Audio Universal Service component from WUC based on the hardware-id SWC\VEN_10EC&SID_0001 but when I run the downloaded Powershell script that I got from Elevenforum (Check-DCHDriverCompatibility) it says that it's NOT compatible. There are multiple instances of this component on WUC but they only differ by update-id's. Is the incompatibility caused by me currently being on 23H2 instead of 24H2?

Furthermore, there is no 24H2 version of the Audio Processing Object component on WUC for my hardware id
SWC\VEN_10EC&AID_0001

Anyone who can help me find compatible drivers specifically on WUC for my hardware-id's?

Hello, I have that same Hardware ID for Realtek APO and you can download the latest update (13.1.6000.1076) here on MUC... btw, the two links MS provides for 24H2 are the exact same thing, exact same download link:
Realtek APO 13.1.6000.1076

Regarding Audio Universal Service, even though the Hardware ID might be compatible with what you have (in your case and also mine it's swc\ven_10ec&sid_0001), you should ALWAYS make sure who the Company is. This is done by clicking on the options provided under "Title"and taking a look at the "Company" to the right in the pop-up. It should ALWAYS match the Driver Provider you have (as can be seen via Device Manager):
Realtek Audio Universal Service 1.0.788.0
 
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    Windows 11 Pro (Beta Build 22635.4445)
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    Alienware
Hello, I have that same Hardware ID for Realtek APO and you can download the latest update (13.1.6000.1076) here on MUC... btw, the two links MS provides for 24H2 are the exact same thing, exact same download link:
Realtek APO 13.1.6000.1076

Regarding Audio Universal Service, even though the Hardware ID might be compatible with what you have (in your case and also mine it's swc\ven_10ec&sid_0001), you should ALWAYS make sure who the Company is. This is done by clicking on the options provided under "Title"and taking a look at the "Company" to the right in the pop-up. It should ALWAYS match the Driver Provider you have (as can be seen via Device Manager):
Realtek Audio Universal Service 1.0.788.0
Ah I found the 24H2 version of the APO component in your link thanks!

However, I downloaded all the possible 24H2 Audio Universal Service drivers from your 2nd link with Realtek shown as the company butthey are ALL not compatible according to the check.

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What gives?
 

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  • OS
    Windows Pro 11 23H2 Build 22631.3737
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
    Memory
    Transcend 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
    Sound Card
    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VZ239-H
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 500GB nVME
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    Fractal Focus 2 RGB White
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Update:
So I also tested the compatibility of Audio Unversal Service driver for "22H2 and later" and the script is still telling me they're NOT compatible with my hardware-id. I'm currently on 23H2

I'm confused...
 

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    Windows Pro 11 23H2 Build 22631.3737
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
    Memory
    Transcend 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
    Sound Card
    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VZ239-H
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 500GB nVME
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    Fractal Focus 2 RGB White
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So I also tested the compatibility of Audio Unversal Service driver for "22H2 and later" and the script is still telling me they're NOT compatible with my hardware-id. I'm currently on 23H2
I have no idea what driver you are referring to. According to the gigabyte site the driver that should work for your motherboard is
Realtek [6.0.9689.1] dated 7/9/24

The driver is right there on the gigabyte link I gave you above. All other audios drivers you may have installed should be removed first.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 2600.1742
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External +512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme
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    500w
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    MT
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
I have no idea what driver you are referring to. According to the gigabyte site the driver that should work for your motherboard is
Realtek [6.0.9689.1] dated 7/9/24

The driver is right there on the gigabyte link I gave you above. All other audios drivers you may have installed should be removed first.

I already installed the gigabyte driver without issues. I am talking about updating the audio components through the Windows Update Catalog.
 

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  • OS
    Windows Pro 11 23H2 Build 22631.3737
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
    Memory
    Transcend 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
    Sound Card
    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VZ239-H
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 500GB nVME
    Case
    Fractal Focus 2 RGB White
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    Xilence LQ240PRO Watercooling
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    Edge Chromium
Sorry, I misunderstood. I can tell you that I did a clean install on 24h2 offline and set group policy to not include drivers with windows update. I then installed all drivers I had downloaded from my OEM. As soon as I connected to the internet, I got this. My actual realtek driver version is the the one from my OEM. It's like my group policy setting had no bearing on extensions and software components.

Screenshot 2024-10-15 141145.png
You MIGHT could completely remove your Realtek including its driver and restart. Run Driver Store Explorer and make sure nothing related to Realtek shows up. Then see if WU would correct everything, including Realtek driver and all components. Just thinking out loud here. GitHub - lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer: Driver Store Explorer [RAPR]
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 2600.1742
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External +512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
Sorry, I misunderstood. I can tell you that I did a clean install on 24h2 offline and set group policy to not include drivers with windows update. I then installed all drivers I had downloaded from my OEM. As soon as I connected to the internet, I got this. My actual realtek driver version is the the one from my OEM. It's like my group policy setting had no bearing on extensions and software components.

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You MIGHT could completely remove your Realtek including its driver and restart. Run Driver Store Explorer and make sure nothing related to Realtek shows up. Then see if WU would correct everything, including Realtek driver and all components. Just thinking out loud here. GitHub - lostindark/DriverStoreExplorer: Driver Store Explorer [RAPR]

Thanks. I never get these audio components automatically through Windows Update, even if I delete all the Realtek related drivers. I always manually download and install them from the Windows Update Catalog without any compatibility issues. This is the first time the script stating that 1 of the components is not compatible. So I thought maybe someone could find me a compatible one through WUC.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Pro 11 23H2 Build 22631.3737
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    i5-12600K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UD DDR4
    Memory
    Transcend 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac 4070Ti Trinity
    Sound Card
    Internal: Realtek® ALC892 codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VZ239-H
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 500GB nVME
    Case
    Fractal Focus 2 RGB White
    Cooling
    Xilence LQ240PRO Watercooling
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
I already installed the gigabyte driver without issues. I am talking about updating the audio components through the Windows Update Catalog.
Don't! The official drivers from manufacturer are always better than those on Windows Update. Also you get the full package, not just the driver to make audio work. I prefer having an older official driver than a newer (but usually inferior) from Windows Update. That's why I use Windows Update Show/Hide Tool or Windows Automatic Update Manager (WAU Manager) to hide (block) driver updates on old computers.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (build 22631.4249) test laptop, Windows 11 Pro v24H2 (build 26100.2161) main PC
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
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    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
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    Acer Extensa 5630
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    4GB
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    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
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    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
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    1
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    1280x800
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    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
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    VDSL 50 Mbps
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    MICROSOFT EDGE
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    WINDOWS DEFENDER
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    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
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    Windows 11 Pro v24H2 (build 26100.2161)
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom-built PC
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    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
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    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
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    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
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    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
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    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
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    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
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    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
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    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
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    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
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    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
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    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
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    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
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    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4

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