No sound Realtec High Definition Audio Device

My HP Pavilion p6280t CTO Desktop has a Realtec High Definition Audio Device. In the Properties the device shows as working properly. I have the latest Realtek driver (6.0.1.5910). RealTec audio device is set as the default device. Nothihg is set as muted. Speakers (RealTec) are plugged into the correct output jack. The speakers are getting power - verified my turning them off & then back on and hearing the slight pop of the power surge. The sound stopped a few weeks ago - don't know if a Windows update caused it. There is no sound period. Thanks

Hello @lpb07978,
I would like you to go into the Device Manager and actually remove the driver for your Audio and when prompted delete it. By doing this we will also remove any settings that are attached to the driver. This may not necessarily happen when we just install a driver so this will ensure the driver and any settings are clean.
The next thing I would like you to try if the above does not work is go to the Control Panel and then go to Programs and Features and sort by install date. Look for anything that has been installed in the past months (try to guess around when the sound last worked). Document the applications, update, etc ... then uninstall them one at a time tracking which until you get sound back. If one of them is causing the issue this should fix it. Once you are done and the sound is back put the ones that were not the cause back.
If this does not work though we have two options rule our software completely with a backup of your personal files and a factory recovery or install another sound card. I know you are hesitant to do the factory recovery, but it does not cost money to do this and if the audio does not work at that point you know it is hardware related. To backup your personal information and ensure that it is not lost I would like you to review and follow the steps set out in the HP Support document: Backing Up Your Files (Windows 8), which will ensure your personal files are up to date.
***WARNING!! If you want to keep any emails or bookmarks/favorites you will want to back those up as well as I do not believe they are backed up in the HP Backup process.
Next, I would like you to review and follow the steps set out in the HP Support document: Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8), which will you through recovering your computer back to factory settings.
*** IMPORTANT - Your personal files such as libraries, personalization settings, user accounts, and desktop themes are permanently removed. As well the computer settings are returned to the defaults (the way it was when it came from the factory). All apps and software that were installed on the computer when it came from the factory are reinstalled, and their settings are reset to the defaults. Additionally, software, apps, programs, and everything that you have installed or saved on the computer are permanently removed.
If the above steps did not resolve your issue please call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
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