how to get rid of the Streaming Microphone and Steam Speakers on the Device Manager

[dasfga]

I used the steam link once on my desktop and then I think some drivers was installed. Now I have 3 devices listed on my Device Manager:
Microphone (Steam Streaming Microphone)
Speakers (Steam Streaming Microphone)
Speakers (Steam Streaming Microphone)

Since I am not using the steam link anymore, I want to get rid of there devices. Anyway they are not real devices plugged in my computer. But I tried to uninstall the devices and didn't work. As long as I reboot my computer or scan for hardware changes, they get back.

I don't understand why there devices can keep there when my computer has already no connection with the steam link and why I can not uninstall them. Any idea steam community? Thanks in advance.

[Jem]

Originally posted by _I_:

Originally posted by Jem:

I found also just disabling unwanted devices in what is called the "Sound Control Panel" nowadays worked for my purposes too.

that works until you want to use them again

the problem is with windows not reverting back to the last used audio devices when they are added/removed
disabling all unused devices helps so it only has 1 to revert back to when the other is removed

You just "re-enable" them again... no need to remove anything.

[KylezoStoner]

Originally posted by Griminvain:

I've got the same problem and until 20 minutes ago I was reading this post. I want to post a solution for all the users that have the same issue.

How to remove the Steam Streaming Speakers/Microphone

[...]

Warning: Don't check on "Delete the driver software for this device" or you'll uninstall Steam as well.
Once it's uninstalled close all properties windows and you're done. No device shown anymore. And no device switch is performed automatically anymore. Have fun :)

This doesn't uninstall Steam, lmao, what nonsense. baffling.

FYI to anyone here, you should definitely tick the box to delete the driver software. You should also restart your PC for best practices after doing this.

[peppermintesse]

I know this is an old thread, but it came up frequently in search results, and I'm on a Mac. I figured out how to get rid of these drivers and thought I'd share.

Note: I'm using Monterey, and I don't plan to use SteamLink again any time soon. If I do I can probably reinstall the drivers (which did not require a reboot to install).

Before I did this, I used AppCleaner to uninstall SteamLink, but it didn't take out the audio drivers.

Go to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins.
You should see a folder called HAL. For me, these were the only files in the HAL folder:

* SteamStreamigMicrophone.driver
* SteamStreamingSpeakers.driver

...so I deleted the entire folder.

After I restarted, the two virtual drivers were gone from the Sound menu bar item.

If you need to reinstall the drivers and you have the Steam app installed on your Mac, the SteamStreamingAudioInstaller.pkg can be found here:

~/Library/Application Support/Steam/Steam.AppBundle/Steam/Contents/MacOS/

If you can't find it through the UI, just search for the file name and be sure to include system files in the search.

Hope this is helpful to someone else.

[Ali]

Originally posted by peppermintesse:

I know this is an old thread, but it came up frequently in search results, and I'm on a Mac. I figured out how to get rid of these drivers and thought I'd share.

Note: I'm using Monterey, and I don't plan to use SteamLink again any time soon. If I do I can probably reinstall the drivers (which did not require a reboot to install).

Before I did this, I used AppCleaner to uninstall SteamLink, but it didn't take out the audio drivers.

Go to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins.
You should see a folder called HAL. For me, these were the only files in the HAL folder:

* SteamStreamigMicrophone.driver
* SteamStreamingSpeakers.driver

...so I deleted the entire folder.

After I restarted, the two virtual drivers were gone from the Sound menu bar item.

If you need to reinstall the drivers and you have the Steam app installed on your Mac, the SteamStreamingAudioInstaller.pkg can be found here:

~/Library/Application Support/Steam/Steam.AppBundle/Steam/Contents/MacOS/

If you can't find it through the UI, just search for the file name and be sure to include system files in the search.

Hope this is helpful to someone else.

Thanks! This helped a ton!

[hillybilly2132]

how does this work it just uninstalls the audio driver now i have no sound at all

[_I_]

just disable all unused devices in sound control panel

[hillybilly2132]

Originally posted by _I_:

just disable all unused devices in sound control panel

k

[seelts]

Originally posted by peppermintesse:

I know this is an old thread, but it came up frequently in search results, and I'm on a Mac. I figured out how to get rid of these drivers and thought I'd share.

Note: I'm using Monterey, and I don't plan to use SteamLink again any time soon. If I do I can probably reinstall the drivers (which did not require a reboot to install).

Before I did this, I used AppCleaner to uninstall SteamLink, but it didn't take out the audio drivers.

Go to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins.
You should see a folder called HAL. For me, these were the only files in the HAL folder:

* SteamStreamigMicrophone.driver
* SteamStreamingSpeakers.driver

...so I deleted the entire folder.

After I restarted, the two virtual drivers were gone from the Sound menu bar item.

If you need to reinstall the drivers and you have the Steam app installed on your Mac, the SteamStreamingAudioInstaller.pkg can be found here:

~/Library/Application Support/Steam/Steam.AppBundle/Steam/Contents/MacOS/

If you can't find it through the UI, just search for the file name and be sure to include system files in the search.

Hope this is helpful to someone else.

Thanks man! You're the best!!!

[Bingo -CSGOSKINS-]

Hey so uhm I know this is really old but, I tried following the tutorial, but a problem occured, when I uninstalled the steam link audio etc. My whole pc went deaf, I try to connect headphones or speakers, my pc won't detect them, this is hella annoying and I think it's my fault for failing something, I would really enjoy some tips.

[Chewable C++]

Originally posted by Bingo:

Hey so uhm I know this is really old but, I tried following the tutorial, but a problem occured, when I uninstalled the steam link audio etc. My whole pc went deaf, I try to connect headphones or speakers, my pc won't detect them, this is hella annoying and I think it's my fault for failing something, I would really enjoy some tips.

Have you tried rebooting?

[Bingo -CSGOSKINS-]

Originally posted by Chewable C++:

Originally posted by Bingo:

Hey so uhm I know this is really old but, I tried following the tutorial, but a problem occured, when I uninstalled the steam link audio etc. My whole pc went deaf, I try to connect headphones or speakers, my pc won't detect them, this is hella annoying and I think it's my fault for failing something, I would really enjoy some tips.

Have you tried rebooting?

Yeah I tried it, but nothing new happened. Well, except the fact that they randomly connected my ps4 controller's earphone that doesn't even work.

[_I_]

check windows sound devices, disable all unused, and select the one you use

[Bingo -CSGOSKINS-]

Originally posted by _I_:

check windows sound devices, disable all unused, and select the one you use

For some reason it doesn't even show my speakers. My pc is just ignoring when I plug them in.

[_I_]

then check the realtek sound control panel, verify the jack assignments

[Bingo -CSGOSKINS-]

Originally posted by _I_:

then check the realtek sound control panel, verify the jack assignments

Couldn't find it, this is currently what I see in the Sounds tab.
It used to be saying "Speakers" and "Microphone"
After I uninstalled them, I didn't have any sounds.
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