After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Cirrus Logic Sound / Audio Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Sound / Audio driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
Find Cirrus Logic Sound / Audio Device Drivers by Model Name or Number
What is the Cirrus driver version currently installed on your MBP? As a test, a. Create a System Restore Point. Remove both nVidia and Cirrus drivers. Reboot Windows. Check which unknown devices you get in Device Manager and post a screen shot from Device Manager.
How to Update Device Drivers
There are two ways to update drivers.
Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.
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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Sound / Audio and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
Cirrus Drivers Windows 10 Free
Option 1: Update drivers automatically
The Driver Update Utility for Cirrus Logic devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Sound / Audio model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Cirrus Logic, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.
Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Cirrus Logic will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
- Download the Driver Update Utility for Cirrus Logic.
- Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
- Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
Option 2: Update drivers manually
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Cirrus Logic Sound / Audio downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Sound / Audio model and your PC’s operating system.
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Cirrus Logic Sound / Audio Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.
After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
How to Install Drivers
After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
- Power off your device.
- Disconnect the device from your computer.
- Reconnect the device and power it on.
- Double click the driver download to extract it.
- If a language option is given, select your language.
- Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
- Reboot your computer.
Hello Colin,
Thank you for keeping us posted and providing us with the information.
I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.
I really appreciate all your efforts in trying to fix this issue.
I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps.
Method 1:
Run inbuilt audio troubleshooter and check if it works. Follow the steps given below.
- Press Windows Key +R, type Control Panel.
- Type troubleshooting in the search bar, click on troubleshooting.
- Now click on view all option.
- Click on Playing audio and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.
Note: If your computer is having problems playing sound, try using the Playing Audio troubleshooter to fix the problem. It checks for common problems with your volume settings, your sound card or driver, and your speakers or headphones.
If the issue persists, follow method 2.
Method 2:
I would also suggest to download and install the latest soundcard drivers from the manufacturer’s website and check if it helps.
How to download and install drivers, please follow the link given below.
Note: A driver is software that a device uses to work with your PC. Every device needs a driver to work with your PC. So, in many cases, you can plug in a device, and it’ll work automatically.
Windows can also download device software and info. This might include an app that the device manufacturer created to go with your device or info like the product name, manufacturer, and model number, to help you distinguish between similar devices.
Drivers are updated occasionally. Windows can update them automatically, or you can install the updated drivers yourself. Windows notifies you if it detects a suspicious or unsafe driver you shouldn't install.
All the above steps holds good for Windows 10.
I hope this information is helpful.
Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.
Thank you.