Driver for VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio - downloading and installing it

VIA High Definition Audio is a MEDIA hardware device. This driver was developed by VIA Technologies, Inc.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is HDAUDIO/FUNC_01&VEN_1106&DEV_8446&SUBSYS_1043104D.

1. VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 6.0.10.1700 released on 2013-02-22.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver was not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.6 stars out of 40112 votes.

2. How to install VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio driver using DriverMax

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Search the list until you locate the VIA Technologies, Inc. VIA High Definition Audio driver. Click on Update.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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