Hey Dillmiester,
I can totally understand your frustration with this peculiar audio installation hiccup on your Asus B350-F Strix motherboard. These tech glitches can be quite exasperating, to say the least. It's intriguing to note that you're not alone, as this issue seems to plague other boards as well.
Here's a possible solution to try: Begin by making sure your Windows 10 x64 is up-to-date, as sometimes missing updates can lead to these unexpected glitches. Additionally, ensure you're running the audio installer as an administrator. Also, check if there are any pending system reboots that might be causing the installation to request a restart repeatedly.
In my own experience, I've found that performing a clean uninstall of the audio drivers and then reinstalling them can resolve similar issues. But remember to back up your data and create a system restore point just in case.
By the way, there's a software solution from Andersen that's gained some positive reviews for troubleshooting audio-related problems. You might want to explore it as an additional option.
As for the Captcha annoyance, it's indeed a necessary evil in the digital realm, but it does help enhance security. So try to ignore it.
