Rockstar Games Audio Error Code 7002.1
Last Updated: May 20, 2024
Question: What should I do if I receive error 7002.1 with the following message?
Unable to launch Red Dead Redemption 2. No compatible sound card was selected. Please check your sound playback device and drivers. Code 7002.1
Answer: This instance of 7002.1 is an error usually caused by a faulty or outdated sound driver or use of conflicting third-party audio enhancing software.
This issue may be resolved by one or more of the following solutions:
Update your sound drivers
Close any third-party audio enhancing software you may be running
Verify your game files
Turn off Enable audio enhancements
To verify your game files or turn off Enable audio enhancements, perform the steps under the respective methods listed below:
Verify your game files
Sign in to the Rockstar Games Launcher
Navigate to Settings
Select the game you wish to verify from the list under My installed games on the left
Select Verify Integrity under Verify game file integrity from the options on the right
Upon completion, a pop-up message will appear above the system tray stating that your game is verified and ready to play
Turn off Enable audio enhancements
Go to search on the task bar and type Control Panel
Select Control Panel
Select Hardware and Sound
Select Sound
Select your preferred audio device
Click Properties
If available, Click Speaker Properties
Under Signal Enhancements, uncheck Enable audio enhancements
Relaunch Red Dead Redemption 2 from the Rockstar Games Launcher