Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced on PC ‘Failed to initialize audio hardware’ error code on PC
Last Updated: April 8, 2025
Question: What can I do about the following error code when trying to play GTAV Enhanced?
Failed to initialize audio hardware. Please ensure that your audio device is functioning correctly.
Answer: This error occurs whenever there is an issue with your audio device setup and can be resolved by doing the following:
Ensure your PC meets the System Requirements for GTAV Enhanced, including having a supported sound device
Ensure that your sound device is supported by your audio drivers
Ensure that your audio drivers are up to date
Ensure the audio device configuration matches the physical speakers attached to your system
Example: If you only have stereo speakers do not set your Windows speaker settings to 5.1.
If you need additional troubleshooting, you can check out the Microsoft Windows article below: