Realtek ALC889 does not work after computer wakes up from sleep.

Hi KeithWeisshar,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

Apart from the issue, how are you doing today?

You have an issue with the Realtek ALC889 not working after resuming the computer from sleep. This can be really frustrating for you and I appreciate the efforts that you have put in. Let us work together as a team and try to get this issue fixed.

Let us start with few questions-

1)      Is this issue limited to the Realtek ALC889?

2)      Do you get any error message or error code?

3)      Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

I would like more information regarding the issue.

Method 1–

I would have you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Refer the steps-

a)        Click on “Start” and type “troubleshooting” (without the quotations) and then select “Settings”.

b)       Now, Click on “view all”.

c)       Run the “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter.

Method 2-

I would have you refer the steps-

a)       Hold down the “Windows+R” simultaneously, type “devmgmt.msc” (without the quotes) and hit “Enter”.

b)       Now, identify your device listed under sound and Right Click on it.

c)    Now, select “Uninstall”,

d)   Re-install the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

Method3-

I would have you restore the power plans to default.

Refer the steps-

a) Click on “Start” and type “cmd” (without the quotations).

b) Once you see the “cmd” icon, right click on it and select “Run as administrator”.

c) Copy and paste the following command in the Command Prompt window and hit "Enter".

powercfg –restoredefaultschemes

d) Wait for process to complete.

e) Close the Command prompt window.

Note: Resetting the power plan settings to default will delete all customized power plans.

Do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help. We, at Microsoft strive towards excellence.

Thanks.