Norton Driver Updater and disappearing Audio Driver

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Issue abstract:

Detailed description: Used Norton Driver Updater for the first time and discovered it had removed the RealTek High Def. Audio Driver

Product & version number: CKJ84JF7PRG2

OS details: Windows 11

What is the error message you are seeing? No Input Device Detected. No Output Device Detected

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that looks like the Serial Number tied to your subscription

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