OK...thought this may help someone. I have a Toshiba P105 with the Conexant
High Definition Audio. Upon installing Vista RC1 I got no sound. At first
the driver loaded but I got the Code 10 error stating the driver could not
start. After deinstalling the device I could not get the driver installed. I
searched all the blogs and news boards. I found a lot of people with the
same issue and some recommendations but nothing worked.

Here is what worked for me and I hope it works for you. I tried previously
loading the XP drivers that came with my system and nothing worked. This
time, instead or running the zip file automatically I unpacked it into a
separate folder. I then went in and selected each application file's
properties and set the compatibility to XP SP2. I then went in to the device
and performed a driver update and selected my own location where the modified
files were. The results were it installed immediately and began working
immediately

All I can say is One Challenge Down and Two to Go! Hope that helps someone.

James

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Efficinet Inc.


"Mark D. VandenBerg" wrote:

Well I found a clumsy workaround for my laptop onboard Conexant AC97 sound
card:

I had purchased a headset/microphone combo for use with Skype some time ago
(and it mostly sits around collecting dust) (Altec Lansing AHS302i) that
also includes a USB dongle, which both the headset and microphone connectors
plug-in to. I, on a lark, decided to see if Vista would recognize the thing
and it did. I then unplugged the headset (green) plug from the dongle and
plugged in my speakers, and PRESTO!!! Sound! So I guess, Bob really is my
uncle...