Feb 6, 2025 · Since Windows 11 Pro update to version 24h2 i get the message "Failed to initialize SmartAudio. The application will exit" and no sound from my Conexant speakers or other speakers

Sep 10, 2019 · I keep getting a fail to initialize error message for Smart Audio, how do I fix or remove this, I can't find a Smart Audio application and I have run the audio ...

Jul 17, 2025 · Right-click Conexant SmartAudio HD and choose Uninstall device. Check Delete the driver software for this device, then click Uninstall. Restart your computer. 🔄 Step 2: Reinstall the …

Apr 23, 2021 · Get the message of "Failed to initialize SmartAudio. The application will exit" message keeps coming up after upgrade to windows 10 version 1909. Click OK and the message re …

Dec 13, 2016 · 3. Expand category Sound, video and game controllers. Under this category, you will find Conexant High Definition SmartAudio Drivers. Right-click on it and then select Uninstall. 4. In the …

Nov 27, 2016 · After HP Assistant updates an error screen intermittently pops up indicating SmartAudio needs to be reinstalled.

Sep 30, 2025 · Right-click Conexant High Definition SmartAudio → Click Uninstall device. If prompted, check Delete the driver software for this device → Click Uninstall. Restart your laptop. 2. Download …

Apr 6, 2025 · The system worked perfectly under W11 23H2 and this has only cropped up since updating to 24H2. The sound system seems to work OK, but the SmartAudio ancillary management …

Oct 28, 2019 · Can I disable SmartAudio without an affect on my sound? I care about audio quality so I don't want to disable anything important. I've never intentionally used the program but I don't know if …

Problem Solved! To replace the missing file causing the SmartAudio error: 1. Go to the Device Manager (search for it) 2. Near the bottom of the list is "Sound, video, and game controllers". Expand that by …