InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

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Gale Andrews
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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by Gale Andrews » Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:10 pm

ksgale49 wrote:Interestingly, I took the advice to downgrade and install 2.0.2. Problem solved no more error messages in Win 10.
Another solution if Windows 10 drivers for your audio device are available would be to install those drivers, as you would when upgrading to any new version of Windows.
ksgale49 wrote:IAnother point of interest is that my desktop had Audacity on it before the upgrade to Win 10 and after it still worked and it is 2.1.2.
Audacity 2.1.2 has not been released yet.

As above, it depends what drivers the audio device on each machine has.


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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by jrwygant » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:00 pm

I had the same Win 10 problem previously reported, using the latest version of Audacity. I disconnected my web cam (a Creative model) and rebooted the computer with no external mic connected. Windows did some kind of device install when it restarted without the web cam and I was able to reset Audacity to Windows WASAPI and select my Realtek motherboard sound system for input and output. Works fine now.
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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by ksgale49 » Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:04 pm

Sorry, my error the desktop has 2.1.1. After reading your posts about driver updates I updated everything using Slimdrivers but that didn't help.

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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by scotv » Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:50 pm

does not work after windows 10 update. works on other system perfectly.

any help appreciated.

i have no clue what is wrong. anybody else faced problem after windows 10 update.
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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by Gale Andrews » Fri Aug 28, 2015 1:16 pm

ksgale49 wrote:Sorry, my error the desktop has 2.1.1. After reading your posts about driver updates I updated everything using Slimdrivers but that didn't help.
I would not expect it to. Driver-finding utilities are at best hit-or-miss, and more typically will infect your computer with adware or worse unless you exercise extreme care. I would run an anti-virus scan after experimenting with any driver update or tune-up apps.

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The best thing to try first is always to look yourself on the web site of your computer or motherboard manufacturer for the latest Windows 10 audio drivers intended for your computer model.

If you cannot find any Windows 10 drivers online from your manufacturer's web site, see Solutions if Audacity does not see any audio devices.


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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by Gale Andrews » Fri Aug 28, 2015 1:20 pm

scotv wrote:does not work after windows 10 update. works on other system perfectly.

any help appreciated.

i have no clue what is wrong. anybody else faced problem after windows 10 update.
Please read this page carefully http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Windows_10_OS.


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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by ksgale49 » Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:58 pm

I've been using Slimdriver for a couple of years and it never tried to install any third party programs. The driver updates come from the manufacturer of the products it's updating from what I'm seeing.
Interestingly, after installing 2.0.2 and running a test on it, I still had 2.1.1 on the computer and now it works as well. Go figure. Fluke?

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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by Gale Andrews » Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:18 pm

ksgale49 wrote:After installing 2.0.2 and running a test on it, I still had 2.1.1 on the computer and now it works as well. Go figure. Fluke?
Maybe not. I've seen cross-influences like that before. Thanks for letting us know.

If 2.1.1 gives the PortAudio error again, and you have to run 2.0.2 to make 2.1.1 see devices again, please let us know.


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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by torikamal » Wed Sep 09, 2015 2:38 am

For what it's worth, I upgraded from Windows 7 Pro 64-bit to Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. For audio interfaces, I have a Saffire Pro 14, and an Mbox3
I was running Audacity 2.1.1 on Windows 7, and after updating to Windows 10, I am also getting the InternalPortAudio Error. I made sure I am up to date on the audio drivers for both devices.

I uninstalled Audacity several times, including the Reset Preferences.

I then tried Audacity 2.0.6, with the same results.

I then tried Audacity 2.0.3, and it works just fine.

Reaper 5.01 worked fine right off the bat after the Windows 10 upgrade.
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Re: InternalPortAudio error since windows 10 update

Post by dalchina » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:41 am

Hi Gale, I posted a while back and you stated I had not given the model of my sound card.

I did however quote the exact model of my laptop.
HP G60 214 EM.

For completeness, since Audacity v2.03 works and later versions don't in Win 10:
Conexant High Definition Smart Audio 221
Driver 4.58.1.0
NVidia High Definition Audio

There is no later driver available that I can find by any means whatsoever.
Many other programs can play audio without problems. Only Ashampoo programs can't find an audio card in Win 10 (and they worked in Win 8.1 form which I upgraded).

Ashampoo asked me to run several diagnostic programs and acknowledge the issue and are working on it.
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