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Esaudriver Device No Sound «INSTANT | 2026»

Note: If you meant "ESAU" as a typo for "ES9018" (Sabre DAC) or a specific brand driver, the same steps apply, but double-check your device manager name.

Introduction

If your sound suddenly stops working and you investigate your sound settings only to find an output device labeled "ESAUDriver" (or similar variations like esaudriver device), you are likely dealing with a Virtual Audio Driver conflict. This issue typically arises after installing streaming software, screen recorders, or specific video conversion tools. The computer is attempting to output audio to a virtual driver that has no physical speakers attached to it.

This guide outlines the steps to resolve this issue and restore your normal audio. esaudriver device no sound

What is "ESAUDriver"?

ESAUDriver is a virtual audio driver. It is often installed by software such as:

  • Eassiy screen recording or video conversion tools.
  • Certain streaming or capture applications.

These drivers act as a "bridge" to record system sound internally. However, if the software is closed, uninstalled, or crashes, the driver may remain active and hijack your audio output, resulting in silence because the audio is being piped into a virtual void rather than your physical speakers or headphones. Note: If you meant "ESAU" as a typo

Common Symptoms

When the Esaudriver device has no sound, you will likely notice one or more of the following:

  1. No audio from speakers or headphones.
  2. A red "X" over the speaker icon in the system tray.
  3. "No output devices found" when hovering over the volume icon.
  4. Yellow exclamation mark next to "Esaudriver" in Device Manager.
  5. Error Code 10, Code 31, or Code 52 in the device properties.
  6. Sound only works after a restart, then fails again.

Solution 1: Set esaudriver as the Default Device (The Most Common Fix)

Windows often gets confused about which device should play sound. Even if your headset is plugged in, the OS might be trying to play audio through your monitor or internal speakers. Introduction If your sound suddenly stops working and

Steps:

  1. Right-click the speaker icon in the bottom-right corner of your taskbar.
  2. Select Sounds (or "Open Sound settings" > "Sound Control Panel").
  3. Navigate to the Playback tab.
  4. Look for esaudriver (or "Epos GSX 300," "Sennheiser USB," etc.). It may appear grayed out or with a "Not plugged in" status.
  5. Right-click it and select Enable (if grayed out).
  6. Right-click it again and select Set as Default Device. Also set it as Default Communication Device.
  7. Click Apply and OK.

Pro Tip: While in this menu, double-click esaudriver and go to the Levels tab. Ensure the volume slider is at 100 and the speaker icon next to it is not crossed out (muted).

Step 2: Set ESAUDriver as the Default Device

Windows often gets confused when you have multiple audio outputs (e.g., Realtek, HDMI, Bluetooth).

  1. Right-click the speaker icon in your system tray.
  2. Select Sounds > Playback tab.
  3. Find your ESAUDriver device (it may be listed as "USB Audio Device" or "C-Media Audio").
  4. Right-click it and select Set as Default Device and Set as Default Communication Device.
  5. Test a sound. Still nothing? Keep reading.