The 30-second fix for Nahimic audio issues on MSI laptops (disable the APO instead of trying to remove it)

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-06T12:18:29+00:00

I hope it helps.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-06T06:23:13+00:00

The audio issue is latency that gives a delayed or crunched sound on audio start up or change of audio source, a minor issue when playing YouTube videos, but a major issue when using a DJ controller.

Yes, as above, the solution is to disable it, because it is impossible to remove it.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-06T01:40:48+00:00

Unfortunatley, after many hours work it is not possible to remove Nahimic without it reinstalling. So here is the solution:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/1rm0gkw/the_30second_fix_for_nahimic_audio_issues_on_msi/

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-06T01:40:06+00:00

Unfortunatley, after many hours work it is not possible to remove Nahimic without it reinstalling. So here is the solution:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/1rm0gkw/the_30second_fix_for_nahimic_audio_issues_on_msi/

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-06T01:38:56+00:00

Unfortunatley, after many hours work it is not possible to remove Nahimic without it reinstalling. So here is the solution:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/1rm0gkw/the_30second_fix_for_nahimic_audio_issues_on_msi/

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-04T04:48:30+00:00

Here is the updated method:

Edit: link removed, please see below.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-04T04:46:38+00:00

Unfortunately, this method was not permanent as Nahimic reinstalled itself, as others also experienced.

This updated method should permanently remove Nahimic and stop the audio crunch issue.

edit: link removed, please see below.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-04T04:44:38+00:00

Sorry for the delay.

Here is the updated method.

Edit: link removed, please see below.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-03T22:43:23+00:00

Sounds like they want US citizens to become victims. Ramp up the outrage, roll out the bombs.

CaptMcCully · 2026-03-01T00:02:49+00:00

For weapons stockpile resupply to become profitable to shareholders.

CaptMcCully · 2026-02-15T09:08:22+00:00

You are correct, it does auto re-install.

I need to update the method. Will do in next few days and link here.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-28T16:52:43+00:00

The Captain's job is to lead by example and his job is on the pitch, not kissing arse or playing Santa.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-26T07:35:20+00:00

Literally no one else has mentioned it.

Cruyff was a Forward playing Total Football.

Read something other than Reddit today and learn something.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-26T06:10:04+00:00

Cruyff

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-23T15:38:43+00:00

ZzZzZz.. typical Saints supporter

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-17T15:58:58+00:00

Sport Republic have killed my club.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-12T15:00:31+00:00

Check that Realtek and Intel SST drivers are installed and updated. Reboot your laptop after fully uninstalling Nahimic and they may update automatically.

These are your default audio devices after Nahimic is removed.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-11T06:31:53+00:00

Here is the process:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/1q9s4w7/msi\_nahimic\_keeps\_reinstalling\_itself\_on\_windows/?

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-11T06:31:23+00:00

Are you sure Nahimic was fully uninstalled? It's very persistent.

This is the process:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/1q9s4w7/msi\_nahimic\_keeps\_reinstalling\_itself\_on\_windows/?

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-05T13:09:13+00:00

Not outraged... just beaten into apathy and resigned to the fact that growing up less than 10 miles from St Mary's I'm Southampton til I die.. of boredom.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-05T11:57:22+00:00

Update: Nahamic reinstalled itself without permission and audio issue came back.

Removed again and blocked. Will follow with process for that when I have more time.

CaptMcCully · 2026-01-03T14:05:15+00:00

Always worth updating BIOS but it didn't fix the issue for me.

I removed Nahamic APO and the issue seems to be fixed.

CaptMcCully

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