The release supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 platforms

Oct 7, 2016 04:53 GMT  ·  By

Realtek has just made available a new version of its High Definition Audio driver, namely 6.0.1.7950, which comes only a few days after the previous Realtek HD Audio Driver 6.0.1.7945 release.

Since there is no official changelog available, I can only assume that this release might include small improvements regarding stability, performance, as well as sound quality. Therefore, to find out what the changes are, you must install the package on your desktop or notebook.

In terms of compatibility, the present driver release is suitable for both 32- and 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 operating systems, including Windows 10 Threshold and Redstone anniversary editions.

However, bear in mind that installing the 6.0.1.7950 package on OSes other than the ones mentioned above isn’t recommended as this can lead to various malfunctions; even if it will seem to work at first.

Thus, save and unzip the downloadable archive to an accessible location on your computer, and locate and run the available setup file from within the newly created folder. Afterward, just follow all instructions displayed on-screen for a complete and successful upgrade.

That said, download Realtek HD Audio Driver 6.0.1.7950, follow all of the above-mentioned steps, install the new version, and don’t forget to constantly check our website to stay “updated one minute ago.”

Update 10/07: A few moments ago, Realtek's 7950 build has been spotted on Microsoft's Update Catalog, and can be downloaded using the link above. However, the files are only suitable for Windows 10 64-bit (including Anniversary Update Edition).