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Synopsis – If your Thunderbolt 3 driver or utility version types are mismatched within a Windows host system, you may receive an error message stating, “Application Cannot run – This Thunderbolt application is not in use anymore and can be safely uninstalled” when attempting to run the Intel Thunderbolt Software management utility or the Intel Thunderbolt Control Center utility. A Plugable USB 3.0 DisplayLink docking station or sound-enabled display adapter will appear as Plugable Audio.Alternatively, after selecting Open Sound Settings, use the dropdowns under the Input header.Windows 10/11-Select Open Sound Settings then click the link under 'Related Settings' for Sound Control Panel, then click the Recording tab.The Sound window will open with the Recording tab highlighted Windows 7/8.x-Select Recording Devices.Please see our pairing and configuration guide for Bluetooth devices. A check mark should appear next to your device, and sound should now play through it Right-click on the device you found in step 3 and select Set as Default Device.A Plugable USB Audio adapter will appear as USB Audio Device.A Plugable USB 2.0 docking station will appear as USB Multimedia Audio Device.A Plugable USB 3.0 Silicon Motion docking station or sound-enabled display adapter will appear as SMI USB Audio.
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Alternatively, after selecting Open Sound Settings, use the dropdowns under the Output header.Windows 10/11-Select Open Sound Settings then click the link under 'Related Settings' for Sound Control Panel, then click the Playback tab.The Sound window will open with the Playback tab highlighted Windows 7/8.x-Select Playback Devices.Right-click on the speaker symbol in the Windows taskbar/system tray.It is also a good idea to make sure that your sound device is turned on, and that the device's volume control is not at the absolute minimum setting.
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Check that your device is properly connected, and that any necessary drivers are installed.