Open services.msc , locate the Waves Audio Service and Windows Audio services, change their startup type to Automatic , and restart the computer. Summary of System Requirements Minimum Requirement Operating System Windows 10 (64-bit, Version 1809 or later) Audio Hardware Integrated Realtek ALC series with Dell hardware ID Base Driver
Open the application from your Start Menu. Click on the Playback icon. Click Advanced at the bottom of the screen.
Sometimes Dell’s website doesn’t list the standalone package for your specific Service Tag. Use the ( catalog.dell.com ) and search for “Waves MaxxAudio Pro” with your model number. Look for files labeled “Application” and ensure the file size exceeds 200MB (that’s the offline one).
: Toggles standard audio enhancement filters to expand soundstages in open spaces.
Using an offline installer resolves several common deployment issues:
Copy the URL of the Waves MaxxAudio Pro Store page.
This completely removes Waves MaxxAudio from the audio pipeline, restoring basic, un-equalized Windows audio functionality to your headphone jack. To help tailor these steps further, let me know:
Dell Realtek Audio Driver release 6.0.8816.1 or equivalent 2019 baseline 150 MB available space for application files