The Realtek HD Audio Manager icon disappears from the taskbar or Control Panel.
Before diving into software fixes, verify the physical and basic settings: How to Fix Realtek Audio Issues - Driver Support realtek audio problems
Realtek audio codec, HD Audio driver, jack detection failure, Windows Audio service, UAD vs HDA driver conflict, power management audio artifacts. The Realtek HD Audio Manager icon disappears from
Disruption in sound quality, often after a recent update. HD Audio driver
The computer doesn't recognize when headphones are plugged into the front or rear ports. 2. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide Step 1: Check the Basics (Hardware & Settings)
Open , right-click your Realtek device under "Sound, video and game controllers," and select Update driver .
Right-click the speaker icon in your taskbar and select .