You probably have a chip on your motherboard.
Drop it in the comments below. (CX20632 users, I feel your pain.) Disclaimer: This guide is for troubleshooting personal devices. Always back up your data before editing drivers. conexant drivers
But here is the dirty secret: While the hardware is solid, Windows Update often installs the wrong version, and a simple OS patch can nuke your microphone array. You probably have a chip on your motherboard
If you are reading this, chances are you are staring at a red "X" over your speaker icon, or your laptop’s headphone jack has suddenly stopped recognizing your favorite pair of earbuds. Always back up your data before editing drivers
Conexant (now owned by Synaptics) is one of the "big three" audio chip manufacturers, alongside Realtek and IDT. You will find their hardware primarily in business laptops (ThinkPads, EliteBooks, and Inspirons).