How Do You Change A WDM Sound Driver?
The WDM (Windows Media) sound driver is the file used by your computer to utilize your onboard sound card, allowing your computer to translate audio data into actual sounds. Changing your WDM audio driver can be necessary when a new version solves bugs present in the previous version. This can be accomplished in around five to 10 minutes in most cases. Navigate to the website for the manufacturer of your audio device, click on the “Support” page and click on the “Downloads” or “Drivers” link. Input the model number of your audio device into the search box, press “Enter,” and download the latest driver file (the one with the highest version number). Click the “Save” option and save the file somewhere on your hard drive. Open the “Start” menu, click the “Control Panel,” and click the “Device Manager.” Open the “Audio Devices” submenu and click on the entry for your sound card. Select the “Drivers” tab and select the option to “Update Driver.” Click on the location of your hard drive wher
