The new version adds support for Microsoft’s latest operating system, namely Windows 8.1

Oct 30, 2013 08:53 GMT  ·  By

Realtek has unveiled a new HD audio driver, namely version 2.72, which adds support for the ALC255, ALC235, and ALC867 codecs, and consists of 3 download records compatible with most of Microsoft’s Windows operating systems.

Specifically speaking, one of the packages is to be installed on systems running under Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003 platforms, either bit variant, and also includes Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013) for the same specified platforms.

In addition to that, the other two executables (one for each 32- and 64-bit architecture) can be applied on devices that have one of the Windows Vista, 7, or 8 operating systems installed.

Moreover, through these last two files, version 2.72 also adds support for Microsoft’s most recent Windows platform, namely the 8.1 operating system.

Therefore, if your system in compatible with this latest release, or you’ve just upgraded to the latest Windows platform, then download Realtek HD Audio 2.72 for your OS, and update the sound driver.