TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 14.10016.8130.114 REV: Q PASS: 51
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174855
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174855.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: ADD2AFC74EFD8C1D17307F34170F422D
SUPERSEDES: sp174365
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 23, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 445 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 430 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 455 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 440 G7 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H2 (64-bit)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC 64-bit
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC 64-bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6128)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2026-87066, CVE-2026-108367 and
CVE-2026-115940.

- Includes the following drivers:
AMD Audio CoProcessor, version 6.0.0.71
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6128
Intel Smart Sound Technology, version 10.25.00.8130
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1
Sonitude Audio Effects Component Driver, version 2.1.2.20

CVE NUMBERS:
CVE-2026-87066
CVE-2026-108367
CVE-2026-115940

PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Restart the system after the driver installation is complete.

Copyright (c) 2026 HP Development Company, L.P.