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:

Outdated or corrupted audio drivers – There are instances when the OS receives driver updates which may be due to several driver issues. Updating them will solve the issue. Misconfigured audio settings – If the audio enhancement is wrongly configured in Windows 10, the Dolby audio driver may fail to start. Check out the best ways to reset all sound settings on Windows 11. Although it’s a Windows 11 guide, you will find that it also applies on Windows 10. Output sound devices not well-connected – If the audio output devices, such as speakers and headphones, are not connected to the right ports, this problem may also arise. Disabled audio devices – Some necessary audio services are not enabled in Windows 10.

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:

Confirm that your audio cables are correctly connected to the audio output ports, not the audio input ports. Set Dolby as the default audio driver. Disable your antivirus software programs or get a better one designed for Windows 10. Restart your PC.

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 to download the audio driver in Windows 10 if you want to update drivers from your computer. SPONSORED

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 to reinstall audio drivers in Windows. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. 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 other sound solutions. 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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