Download and install the first, then restart your computer. 3. Installation Steps
Allows IT administrators to deploy the software across multiple machines via SCCM or USB drives without active internet connections.
Run the 2019 Dell Realtek Audio offline installer executable. Follow the prompts and restart your system when finished. Step 2: Install the Waves MaxxAudio Pro Interface
Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath ".\[WavesMaxxAudioPro_Package_Name].appxbundle" -SkipLicense Use code with caution. Troubleshooting Common Errors "Waves MaxxAudio Service Is Not Running"
Install the software on systems without network access.
For owners of XPS 13 9380, XPS 15 7590, Alienware m15 (2019), and Inspiron 5490, the official 2020+ MaxxAudio Pro releases from Dell (Version 2.x) crash constantly. The 2019 offline installer, especially the "hot" fixes like build 6.0.1.9234 , remains the most stable, feature-complete audio solution. It does not require logging into a Microsoft account, it does not phone home, and it works on air-gapped machines.
If the control panel doesn’t open, you may need to manually install the Realtek UAD driver from Dell before installing Waves.
: It actively minimizes feedback and interference from other connected devices to maintain clean audio streams during calls or recording.
Most modern Dell software relies on the or Dell Update Wizard , which requires an active internet connection. This is problematic because:
Because Waves does not distribute the software directly to end-users, you must obtain it from Dell’s official support site— but you need to know how to request the standalone version, not the web installer. Here’s exactly how:
Later versions of Waves MaxxAudio Pro (2021–2023) are incompatible with these 2019 chipsets. Installing the wrong version leads to:
| DEV Code | Dell Series | Compatible MaxxAudio Pro Build | | --- | --- | --- | | 10EC 0298 | XPS 15 7590, Precision 5540 | Waves 6.0.1.9234 (Hot) | | 10EC 1308 | Inspiron 5490, 7790 | Waves 6.0.1.9105 | | 10EC 0236 | Alienware m15 R1, m17 | Waves 6.0.1.8970 (Hot fix) |
Open the app interface and toggle the main switch to Off to test the raw driver sound.
If the 2019 version produces sub-par sound, the equalizer configurations might be mismatched.
: For a truly silent/offline deployment, you can run the installer via PowerShell or Command Prompt. In the folder where the file is located, run: .\InstallApp.bat (if provided in the extraction) or use standard Dell DUP switches like /s for silent installation. 4. Advanced Offline Method (Appx)
If plugging a device into the 3.5mm jack results in audio continuing to play from the internal laptop speakers, the background detection polling engine has stalled.
If Windows does not ask what you plugged in, the internal switch is turned off.
In practice, searching for a “hot” offline installer means you want the latest, most stable version of Waves MaxxAudio Pro that works specifically on 2019 Dell hardware, is not dependent on Dell servers, and can be installed on a fresh Windows setup or after a driver rollback.