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Should I install Realtek Audio driver on laptop?

Should I install Realtek Audio driver on laptop?

I'm only going to be using laptop speakers and headphones, so is there a point to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers? The sound already works fine and if I install the driver I'm going to have the Realtek Audio Manager full of useless audio filters (bathroom, hall, underwater etc). Not to mention when that thing runs it takes up like 40MB of memory.

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Guest [Entry]

"No. Don't.

If it works fine, then leave it. There is no way a driver will ""improve sound quality"", especially if you have low demands (ie. not using data-banks, sampler, etc.)

It could even very well be that those driver you install do more wrong than good!
Fewer apps, fewer headaches.

Just don't."
Guest [Entry]

I agree with the other comments- probably not necessary, and I can't see how the quality would improve, only the features/control. However, you could create a restore point, install the driver and see if there is anything you think you will use or find useful. If not, restore to before the checkpoint.