您是否正在寻找有关 NVIDIA 虚拟音频设备和波可扩展 WDM 使用的一些有用信息？(Are you looking for some helpful information on NVIDIA virtual audio devices and usage of wave extensible WDM?)如果答案是肯定的，那么您来对地方了。本指南将指导您了解NVIDIA虚拟音频设备、其用法、重要性、卸载过程以及如何在需要时对其进行更新。所以，继续阅读！
什么是 NVIDIA 虚拟音频设备 Wave 可扩展？它有什么作用？(What is NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device Wave Extensible? What Does It Do?)
NVIDIA虚拟音频设备是NVIDIA在您的计算机连接到扬声器时使用的软件组件。或者，当您使用带有扬声器的SHIELD 模块的系统时。(SHIELD module)这款由NVIDIA(NVIDIA)数字签名的可靠产品，到目前为止尚未收到任何负面反馈。同样，没有关于设备上的恶意软件或垃圾邮件攻击的报告。
NVIDIA 图形处理单元(NVIDIA Graphics Processing Unit)使用称为NVIDIA 驱动程序(NVIDIA Driver)的软件驱动程序。它充当设备驱动程序和Windows操作系统之间的通信链接。该软件是硬件设备正常运行所必需的。但是，您必须安装其完整的驱动程序包才能使其在各种操作系统中完全正常运行。驱动程序包(driver package)大小约为 380MB，因为它包含多个组件。此外，名为GeForce Experience的软件为您系统中安装的游戏提供了完整的配置设置。它改善了游戏的性能和视觉效果，使它们更加逼真和有趣。
NVIDIA虚拟音频设备波形可扩展WDM(NVIDIA virtual audio device wave extensible WDM)的功能包括：
- 定期在线检查(checking)最新的驱动程序。
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在您的 PC 上安装(installing)最新更新以改进游戏的性能特征以及广播选项。
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(transferring)借助HDMI连接器(HDMI)将您的音频输入（如音乐和声音）传输到您的视频卡。
注意：(Note:)许多用户认为HDMI电缆仅用于视频传输。然而，在这个技术先进的世界中，HDMI电缆用于传输音频和视频数据。
每当您将HDMI端口/电缆连接到投影仪或其他具有音频输出的设备时，声音都会自动传输。这与将控制台连接到电视时非常相似。也就是说，您可以通过一个端口同时享受音频和视频(enjoy both, audio and video via a single port)。
如果您的系统不支持虚拟音频组件，则您无法从HDMI输出端口听到任何音频。此外，如果您不想使用此功能，则无需安装NVIDIA虚拟音频设备（wave 可扩展），也可以将其从计算机中卸载。
什么是 NVIDIA Shield TV？(What is NVIDIA Shield TV?)
NVIDIA Shield TV是您在 2021 年可以买到的最好的 Android电视(TVs)之一。它是一款功能齐全的流媒体盒，可与最新的 Android 软件配合使用。NVIDIA Shield TV所需的处理器能力已由NVIDIA配备。它同时支持谷歌助手(Google Assistant)和遥控器中的内置麦克风。再加上 4K Chromecast功能，使其成为出色的流媒体设备。
- 您可以通过将蓝牙设备(connecting Bluetooth devices)与 NVIDIA Shield TV 以及键盘和鼠标(keyboard and mouse.)连接来享受玩游戏的乐趣。
- 此外，NVIDIA Shield TV支持广泛的在线流媒体服务( online streaming services)，如YouTube、Netflix、Amazon Prime、Hulu、Spotify等等。
- 您还可以使用 Plex 和 Kodi 等平台欣赏您的媒体收藏。(media collections)
- 除了Google Play Store之外，NVIDIA还提供其PC 游戏库(library of PC games)。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复 NVIDIA 控制面板无法打开(Fix NVIDIA Control Panel Not Opening)
How to Update/Reinstall NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device
更新驱动程序(Update Driver)
请按照以下步骤执行此操作：
1. 按Windows键，键入设备管理器(Device Manager) ，然后按Enter 键(key)启动它。
2. 双击声音、视频和游戏控制器(Sound, video, and game controller )部分以展开它，如图所示。
3. 现在，右键单击NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)，然后单击更新驱动程序(Update driver)，如下所示。
4. 点击自动搜索驱动(Search automatically for drivers )，自动下载并安装最新的驱动。
5. 安装完成后，重启电脑(Restart your PC)，检查NVIDIA驱动是否更新。
重新安装驱动程序(Reinstall Driver)
只需按照给定的步骤操作：
1. 启动设备管理器(Device Manager )并像之前一样展开声音、视频和游戏控制器(Sound, video, and game controller)。
2. 现在，右键单击 NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM)并选择Uninstall device，如图所示。
3. 现在，选中删除此设备的驱动程序软件(Delete the driver software for this device)复选框，然后单击卸载(Uninstall)确认警告提示。
4. 打开任何网络浏览器并转到NVIDIA 主页。(NVIDIA homepage.)在这里，从顶部菜单中单击驱动程序，如图所示。(DRIVERS)
5.通过NVIDIA官网(NVIDIA website)在您的PC上找到(Find)并下载与Windows版本相关的驱动程序，如下图所示。
6. 下载后，双击下载的文件(downloaded file)并按照给定的说明进行安装。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何禁用或卸载 NVIDIA GeForce Experience(How to Disable or Uninstall NVIDIA GeForce Experience)
禁用 NVIDIA WDM
(Disable NVIDIA WDM
)
如果您不想卸载它但想停止播放服务中的条目，请阅读以下内容：
1. 右键单击桌面(Desktop)屏幕右下角的声音图标。(Sound )
2. 现在，单击声音(Sounds )，如下图所示。
3. 在Playback选项卡下，右键单击NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM) 并选择Disable，如图所示。
4. 单击确定(OK )保存更改。
我应该卸载 NVIDIA 虚拟音频设备吗？(Should I Uninstall NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device?)
这个问题的答案取决于您如何使用您的计算机。以下是两种情况，您可以清楚地了解它：
Case 1: If the HDMI port of your graphics card functions as a communication link between your computer and other device/ SHIELD TV
在这种情况下，建议您保持组件不变。它不会在您的 PC 中产生任何问题，因此您不必处理它的缺陷。但是，请确保当您将显卡的HDMI端口连接到显示器时，您应该断开外部扬声器的连接。(HDMI)
注意：(Note:)如果您不这样做，您可能听不到任何声音，因为音频不会被传输。
Case 2: If you do not wish to keep additional/unnecessary components in your computer until it is indispensable
如果您愿意，可以将其从 PC 中删除。您可以按照重新安装驱动程序(Reinstall Driver)标题下的步骤 1-3将其卸载。(Steps 1-3)
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我们希望您了解NVIDIA 虚拟音频设备波可扩展(NVIDIA virtual audio device wave extensible) WDM及其用法。此外，在 Windows 10 PC 上卸载、更新或重新安装NVIDIA虚拟音频设备应该没有问题。如果您有任何疑问或建议，请将其留在评论部分。
What is NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device Wave Extensible?
Are you looking for some helpful information on NVIDIA virtual audio devices and usage of wave extensible WDM? If the answer is yes, then you have come to the right place. This guide will guide you on NVIDIA virtual audio device, its usage, its importance, uninstallation process and how to update it when required. So, continue reading!
What is NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device Wave Extensible? What Does It Do?
NVIDIA virtual audio device is a software component used by NVIDIA when your computer is connected to speakers. Or, when you use your system with SHIELD module with speakers. This reliable product digitally signed by NVIDIA, has not received any negative feedback so far. Similarly, there are no reports of malware or spam attacks on the device.
The NVIDIA Graphics Processing Unit uses a software driver called NVIDIA Driver. It acts as a communication link between the device driver and the Windows operating system. This software is necessary for the proper functionality of hardware devices. However, you must install its complete driver package to make it fully functional with various operating systems. The driver package is about 380MB in size since it includes multiple components. Additionally, a software called GeForce Experience provides a complete configuration setup for the games installed in your system. It improves the performance and visuals of your games, making them more realistic and enjoyable.
The functions of NVIDIA virtual audio device wave extensible WDM include:
- routinely checking for the latest drivers online.
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installing the latest updates on your PC to improve the performance characteristics of your game along with broadcasting options.
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transferring your audio inputs such as music and sound to your video cards, with the help of HDMI connectors.
Note: Many users believe that HDMI cables are used only for video transmission. Yet, in this technologically advanced world, the HDMI cable is used for transmitting both audio and video data.
Whenever you connect the HDMI port/cable to a projector or some other device that has an audio output, the sound will be transferred automatically. This is quite similar to when you connect consoles to your Television. That is, you can enjoy both, audio and video via a single port.
If your system does not support a virtual audio component, you cannot hear any audio from the HDMI output port. Additionally, if you do not want to use this feature, you need not install the NVIDIA virtual audio device (wave extensible), or you can uninstall it from your computer.
What is NVIDIA Shield TV?
NVIDIA Shield TV is one of the best Android TVs you can buy in 2021. It is a full-featured streaming box that functions with the latest Android software. The processor power required by NVIDIA Shield TV has been equipped by NVIDIA. It supports both Google Assistant and a built-in microphone in its remote. Coupled with 4K Chromecast features, it makes it an outstanding streaming device.
- You can enjoy playing games by connecting Bluetooth devices with NVIDIA Shield TV, along with keyboard and mouse.
- Additionally, NVIDIA Shield TV supports a wide range of online streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Spotify, and a lot more.
- You can also enjoy your media collections with platforms like Plex and Kodi.
- Apart from the Google Play Store, NVIDIA offers its library of PC games as well.
Also Read: Fix NVIDIA Control Panel Not Opening
How to Update/Reinstall NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device
Update Driver
Follow the below-mentioned steps to do so:
1. Press the Windows key, type Device Manager and press Enter key to launch it.
2. Double-click on the Sound, video, and game controller section to expand it, as shown.
3. Now, right-click on NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM) and click on Update driver, as highlighted below.
4. Click on Search automatically for drivers to download and install the latest driver automatically.
5. After the installation, Restart your PC and check if NVIDIA driver has been updated.
Reinstall Driver
Just, follow the given steps:
1. Launch Device Manager and expand the Sound, video, and game controller as earlier.
2. Now, right-click on the NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM) and select Uninstall device, as shown.
3. Now, check the box Delete the driver software for this device and confirm the warning prompt by clicking Uninstall.
4. Open any web browser and go to the NVIDIA homepage. Here, click on DRIVERS from top menu, as shown.
5. Find and download the driver with relevance to the Windows version on your PC through NVIDIA website, as illustrated below.
6. Once downloaded, double click on the downloaded file and follow the given instructions to install it.
Also Read: How to Disable or Uninstall NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Disable NVIDIA WDM
If you do not want to uninstall it but want to stop the entry from playback services, read below:
1. Right-click on the Sound icon from the bottom right corner of your Desktop screen.
2. Now, click on Sounds as depicted in the below picture.
3. Under Playback tab, right-click on NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device (Wave Extensible) (WDM) and select Disable, as depicted.
4. Click on OK to save the changes.
Should I Uninstall NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device?
The answer to this question depends on how you use your computer. Here are two scenarios where you would get a clear idea about it:
Case 1: If the HDMI port of your graphics card functions as a communication link between your computer and other device/ SHIELD TV
In this case, you are advised to leave the component as it is. It will not create any problem in your PC, and therefore you would not have to deal with its flaws. However, make sure that when you connect the HDMI port of your graphics card to a monitor, you should disconnect the external speakers.
Note: If you fail to do this, you may not hear any sound since the audio will not be transmitted.
Case 2: If you do not wish to keep additional/unnecessary components in your computer until it is indispensable
You can remove it from your PC, if you wish to. You can uninstall it by following Steps 1-3 under the Reinstall Driver heading.
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We hope you learnt about NVIDIA virtual audio device wave extensible WDM and its usage. Additionally, you should face no problem uninstalling, updating or reinstalling NVIDIA virtual audio device on your Windows 10 PC. If you have any queries or suggestions, leave them in the comments section.
