How to Fix Install Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure
Realtek’s audio drivers are among the most notorious problem makers with Windows, ever since the time of Windows XP. The Install Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure, followed by an error code such as 0x000000FF, will not allow you to install the necessary drivers for your Realtek sound card.
This issue can happen in a number of environments, and there is more than one possible cause. Users have tried a number of things to solve the problem, and there are a couple of solutions that worked for them. If you’re affected by the problem, read on to see how you can solve it and install the drivers.
NOTE: There are cases where this issue appears due to a dead sound card. This situation can’t be fixed via a software solution, and will require you to replace your sound card. You will see no error, and no device with a yellow exclamation or question mark in the Device Manager, and Windows won’t let you install the drivers as the hardware device is dead. None of the methods below will work if that is the case.