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WARDOGS: silent USB headset and Device Manager Code 10

Microsoft lists a September-update issue affecting some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices: Code 10 or no output. This is a Windows issue, not a confirmed WARDOGS defect, and does not affect every USB headset.

Updated: ·2 min read·Windows / PC
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STRAIGHT TO THE SOLUTION

Start here

01Test outside the game↓02Compare another output↓03Track the correction↓
01

Test outside the game

  1. Close WARDOGS and play a Windows test sound. Inspect the affected audio device in Device Manager.
  2. Record the exact device status, model and Windows update history.
02

Compare another output

  1. Try an existing alternative output, such as monitor speakers or an analogue connection.
  2. Select that output in game as well. If it works, leave the affected USB device unused for now.
03

Track the correction

  1. The checked Microsoft notice does not provide a completed fix. Check it for status changes and consult your device manufacturer.
  2. Do not remove Windows packages solely because game audio is missing. If Windows audio works, investigate game output and voice chat instead.

Sources and current status

Frequently asked questions

Does this affect every DAC?

No. The device class and symptoms must match; Code 10 alone does not establish the cause.

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