Compatibility with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 is maintained

Jun 17, 2016 05:52 GMT  ·  By

Well known for its Audio chipsets (and more), Realtek has made available a new version of its High Definition Audio package, namely 6.0.1.7848, which might include small improvements in terms of stability, performance, as well as sound quality.

However, since there is no official changelog available, you must apply this new version to find out for yourself what the changes really are.

When it comes to compatibility, the present driver is suitable for both 32- and 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 operating systems, and it should be used only on these platforms.

Trying to apply this package on other OSes can lead to various malfunctions, even though it might seem to work at first. In this case, to resolve any problems, you must remove the package and re-install the appropriate driver for your operating system.

Therefore, if all requirements are met, save and unzip the downloadable archive, locate and run the available setup.exe file, and follow all instructions displayed on-screen for a complete and successful upgrade. Make sure you don’t interrupt the process in any way, as this can also cause certain problems.

Last but not least, once finished, take the time and perform a system reboot to allow all changes to take effect properly. If this isn’t requested automatically by the wizard, it would be a good idea to carry it out manually.

That said, download Realtek HD Audio Driver 6.0.1.7848, follow all instructions to install the new version, and constantly check our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”