Answer

The audio driver requires multiple drivers working together, occasionally when Windows updates or manually updates only with a single driver, might cause other drivers/applications to fail to communicate with each other and have abnormal audio output as a result.

If encountering audio-related problems after a driver update, refer to the FAQ or video tutorials below to perform a clean installation for all needed audio drivers.

FAQ:

[How To] Uninstall/Install Realtek audio driver, Nahimic and related software

Video Tutorial:

MSI® HOW-TO clean install audio drivers on DTS platform

MSI® HOW-TO clean install Realtek,Nahimic,ISST drivers & software on MSI Notebooks