It’s possible that you’ll need to download and reinstall the Realtek Audio Console. But you don’t know how to get it. There is no need to be alarmed. The Realtek Audio Console for Windows 10, 11, and 8 can be obtained by following the steps outlined in this article. It’s simple and quick to do.
You can download the Realtek Audio Console in one of three ways:
- Download Realtek Audio Console from motherboard maker’s website
- Download Realtek Audio Console from Intel
- Download Realtek Audio Console from Microsoft
How To Download and Install Realtek Audio Console in Windows 11/10
Method 1. Download Realtek Audio Console from motherboard maker’s website
The Realtek Audio Console is normally included with the Realtek audio driver. You can get it back by downloading and installing the newest Realtek audio driver from your motherboard’s manufacturer’s website if it’s missing.
1. To begin, check the model number of your motherboard. If you don’t know how to do it, check out this post: How To Find Motherboard Model Number In Windows 11/10
2. Then, open your Chrome browser, and then search with the keyword combination “motherboard model + driver“. In my case, it was “asus z9pa-d8 series driver”.
3. Go to your motherboard’s support or driver download page by clicking the appropriate link. There’s a good chance that the first link you click on is the right one.
4. Go to the driver download area, then download the latest Realtek audio driver corresponding with your Windows version (what operating system do you have?).
5. Once the file has been downloaded, follow the following instructions:
If the downloaded file is the “.exe” file:
To install the driver, simply double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure that the Realtek Audio Console is installed once you restart your computer.
If the downloaded file is the “.zip” file:
Unzip it first, then locate the Realtek Audio Console installer file in the unzipped folder. Afterwards, simply double-click the file to begin the installation process.
Bonus Tip:
For those who don’t have the time or computer know-how to manually download and install the Realtek audio driver, Driver Easy can accomplish it for them in just a few clicks.
1. Download and install Driver Easy on your computer.
2. Launch Driver Easy, click Scan Now to see if there are any missing or obsolete drivers. Please allow a few seconds for your computer to perform the scan. Afterwards, you’ll be presented with a list of drivers that can be upgraded.
3. When you click the Update button next to the Realtek audio driver, the driver will be automatically downloaded. Driver Easy provides a step-by-step guide for installing the driver manually after the download is complete. (The Pro version lets you download and install the driver automatically.)
After you update the Realtek audio driver, check to see if you have the Realtek Audio Console on your PC.
Method 2. Download Realtek Audio Console from Intel
The Realtek Audio Console is not available directly from Realtek. But, fortunately, you can get it from Intel’s website.
1. Visit to the download link of Intel.
2. Click the download link of Realtek Audio Console.
3. Once the file has been downloaded, unzip it.
4. In the unzipped folder, double-click on the file.
5. Click Install, the application will be installed for your computer.
Method 3. Download Realtek Audio Console from Microsoft Store
Realtek Audio Console is part of the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) and can be found on the Microsoft Store. So you can get it from the Microsoft Store. To do that:
1. Go to the Microsoft Store download link.
2. Click Get, you’re asked to open the Microsoft Store app.
3. When the Microsoft Store app opens, click Get to get the app. Afterwards, follow the instructions on the screen to install the app.
Note: If you want to download some apps from the Microsoft Store, you might have to do it at a certain time. Method 1 or Method 2 might be better options if you can’t get the Realtek Audio Console app on the Microsoft Store.
In this video, we are gonna show you how to download and install Realtek Audio Console in Windows 10:
That’s about it.