Background

My computer stays busy.

Task Manager

WaveSysSvc Service  Application

Launched Task Manager and noticed that the WaveSysSvc Service Application is always one of the top CPU occupants.

 

Googled

Googled for help.

And, found another user and the suggestion was to upgrade the App.

 

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

My Computer

My computer is a Dell laptop.

Model is Latitude and I am running Microsoft Windows 10.

Current Version

Please use “Program and Features” to verify the current version of “Realtek High Definition Audio Driver”.

Artifacts

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Link

Version

Version – Image

Version – Text

The current version is 6.0.1.8555.

It was released on 2018-Nov-26th.

Install

Outline

1. There are two steps
   • Uninstall of the current package
   • Install of the new one
2. There are two reboots
   • The first reboot after the uninstall of the previous version
   • And, another reboot post install of the new version
3. Post Install
   • Using Program and Features, validate new version

Images

Image – Uninstall

Image – Install or update your system

Image – Welcome

Image – Custom Install

Image -Install Wizard Complete

 

Image – Install

Image – Welcome

Image – Setup Status

Image – Install Wizard Complete

Image – Programs and Features

Image – programs and Features – Realtek High Definition Audio Driver