Get Ready for Smooth Performance - Update to Windows 10 Version 2004 and Install Connexin Driver Now

When you updating to Windows 10 version 2004, it’s annoying to have the Conexant driver block your way. Microsoft says they’re working on a fix, but except for waiting, there’re some fixes you can try to solve the issue.

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Try these fixes

You don’t have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

1. Disable automatic driver updates
2. Uninstall Conexant audio driver
3. Update Conexant audio driver
4. Edit Local Group Policy

Fix 1: Disable automatic driver updates

Conexant is older and incompatible with the Windows 10 default drivers, so this fix aims to block its automatic driver update to let your update the Windows 10 new version.

1. Press theWindows logo key + I together to openWindows Settings .
2. ClickSystem .
   
3. In the left panel, scroll down to findAbout , then click it.

4. Scroll down and clickAdvanced system settings .
   
5. In theHardware tab, clickDevice Installation Settings .

6. ClickNo > Save Changes in the pop-up window.

7. Try to update Windows.

If this fix doesn’t work, move to the next fix.

Fix 2: Uninstall Conexant audio driver

If you can’t block Conexant driver, disable it and uninstall it would be another choice.

1. Press theWindows logo key + R together to open the Run box.
2. Typedevmgmt.msc and pressEnter .
   
3. ClickSound, video and game controllers .
4. Right-click on Conexant and clickUninstall device .
   
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process.

Reboot the computer and update Windows after the process. If it’s not working, move to the next fix.

Fix 3: Update Conexant audio driver

The blocker is mainly the Conexant audio driver, therefore install the correct Conexant driver could be the way to solve the issue.

There’re3 ways to update the driver, you can choose the way you like.

1. Update through Device Manager

1. Press theWindows logo key + R together to open the Run box.

2. Typedevmgmt.msc and pressEnter .
   

3. ClickSound, video and game controllers .

4. Right-click on Conexant and clickUpdate driver .
   

5. ClickSearch automatically for driver .

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process.

2. Download from manufacturer

Going to the manufacturer would be the most reliable way to find the correct driver. Although Conexant doesn’t have an official website, you can download Conexant audio driver according to your computer.

For instance, for Lenovo PCs, you can download the driver fromLenovo support , then install it.

You’ll need some computer skills and patience to update your drivers this way because you need to find exactly the right driver online, download it and install it step by step.

3. Update automatically

If you don’t have time or patience to manually digging around on the internet to find the correct driver, you can useDriver Easy — a quick and easy option with just a couple of mouse clicks to do the work.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. Click the Update button next to the flagged driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).
   Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All.)
   

If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at [email protected] .

Fix 4: Edit Local Group Policy

By editing registry to disable the Windows driver installation has solve the issue for some users. But you’d better backup your files before doing this for potential risks.

1. Press theWindows logo key + R together to open the Run box.
2. Typedevmgmt.msc and pressEnter .
   
3. ClickSound, video and game controllers .

4. Right-click on Conexant and clickProperties .
   
5. In theDetails tab, chooseHardware Ids under Property.

6. You’ll see a list of hardware IDs, right-click the shorter one and clickCopy . Then paste it somewhere you can get it easily.
   
7. Press theWindows logo key + R together to open the Run box.

8. Typegpedit.msc and pressEnter .
   
9. Click Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > Device Installation R estrictions .

10. Right-click Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs in the right panel and clickEdit .
    
11. ClickEnable then click theShow… button.

12. Paste the Hardware IDs you got fromStep 6 in the blank space, then clickOK .

13. Update Windows to check.

If you have any issue with the audio, such as it’s not working, you can always return to the previous driver version through theDevice Manager .

That’s it, hope this post works for you guys. If you have any suggestions or other working fixes, you’re welcome to drop a comment below.

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