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vista sound driver problem
It means User Account Control. If you click on the Start Menu, then click
on your user picture (on the top right side of the menu), it will open User Accounts, where you can turn UAC on or off (the bottom link, on the right side of the window). One example of UAC in action is when you open Device Manager, and the screen dims, and you have to allow opening the program to continue when the UAC pop-up appears, because of the possible risk involved in going forward, given the nature of the program. I'm just wondering whether UAC may be somehow preventing the driver update from sticking... "russ_will" wrote in message ... i must be tired and sorry for sounding dumb , whats UAC mean ? "dean-dean" wrote: This is a puzzle. I have the same built-in soundcard that you have, and have not had this problem. Realtek has two different downloads for Vista's driver (one, an .exe installation file, the other a .zip). Have you tried both? Both should be "unblocked". The .zip file installation, once the files are extracted, uses Setup.exe, I believe, to begin the installation. Either .exe file should be Run as Administrator. Or you could try turning UAC off, if it isn't already (and turn it back on after the installation). Another work-around: In Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver, and, on the Driver tab, choose Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." This time, instead of "Search for driver software in this location", try "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer." Then choose Have Disk. Browse to C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield... "russ_will" wrote in message ... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . i have tried everything i can think of but nothing works , wish i had kept my old system with xp on "dean-dean" wrote: Sorry to hear that it didn't work. The only thing I can think of is to try the setup file from Realtek again. Right-click on the .exe file that starts the installation, and choose Properties. If it is blocked on the General tab, click on the Unblock button (Apply, OK). Then right-click on the file again, and choose Run as Administrator. "russ_will" wrote in message ... tried it , not sure why but it did not work . wish i got xp now as vista is to buggy for my liking "dean-dean" wrote: Try this (you should have files in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield, from the Realtek installation): First, allow Vista to change your audio driver to the generic High Definition driver (the one that doesn't work). On your keyboard, press the Windows key + R. In the Run box, type msconfig On the Startup tab of System Configuration, if there are any files from Realtek Semiconductor, remove the checkmark for those, such as RtHDVCpl.exe (there may be others). (Apply, OK) and restart. (Tell System Configuration not to show you it's message or run again when you see that prompt after re-booting). Note: the appropriate startup item(s) will be re-entered automatically when the new driver from Realtek is installed. Then, in Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver, under "Sound, video and game controllers", and, on the Driver tab, choose Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." Under "Search for driver software in this location", Browse to C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield. Click OK once you've found that folder, then click Next... "russ_will" wrote in message ... it says in device manager = realtec high definition audio , i am using the drivers fron the realtech website (version 1.66) . audion chip is the realtech alc660 6-channel codec , it installs well but changes to just high def audion for some reason if shutdown for longer than a few min "dean-dean" wrote: Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield? "russ_will" wrote in message ... the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus a8v-vm se . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help as it is driving my crazy "russ_will" wrote: every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then reinstall the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert to ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ? |
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vista sound driver problem
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russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
In article , dean-dean says...
This is a puzzle. I have the same built-in soundcard that you have, and have not had this problem. Realtek has two different downloads for Vista's driver (one, an .exe installation file, the other a .zip). Have you tried both? Both should be "unblocked". The .zip file installation, once the files are extracted, uses Setup.exe, I believe, to begin the installation. Either .exe file should be Run as Administrator. Or you could try turning UAC off, if it isn't already (and turn it back on after the installation). There are two different driver sets. One is for the Realtek HD and the other is for normal Realtek. Either will install but only one will work. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
The OP stated he was installing Version R1.66, which is the installer for
High Definition Audio from the Realtek site, which is found he http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false There are two Vista compatible downloads for the same version, just in different packages (.zip and .exe). Either should work. "Conor" wrote in message .. . In article , dean-dean says... This is a puzzle. I have the same built-in soundcard that you have, and have not had this problem. Realtek has two different downloads for Vista's driver (one, an .exe installation file, the other a .zip). Have you tried both? Both should be "unblocked". The .zip file installation, once the files are extracted, uses Setup.exe, I believe, to begin the installation. Either .exe file should be Run as Administrator. Or you could try turning UAC off, if it isn't already (and turn it back on after the installation). There are two different driver sets. One is for the Realtek HD and the other is for normal Realtek. Either will install but only one will work. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
lol , i cannot remember that . but then again i have build a lot of computers
since then (not just my own) "Conor" wrote: In article , russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
touch wood it is working for the moment , i will find out in the morning .
thx for the help anyways "dean-dean" wrote: It means User Account Control. If you click on the Start Menu, then click on your user picture (on the top right side of the menu), it will open User Accounts, where you can turn UAC on or off (the bottom link, on the right side of the window). One example of UAC in action is when you open Device Manager, and the screen dims, and you have to allow opening the program to continue when the UAC pop-up appears, because of the possible risk involved in going forward, given the nature of the program. I'm just wondering whether UAC may be somehow preventing the driver update from sticking... "russ_will" wrote in message ... i must be tired and sorry for sounding dumb , whats UAC mean ? "dean-dean" wrote: This is a puzzle. I have the same built-in soundcard that you have, and have not had this problem. Realtek has two different downloads for Vista's driver (one, an .exe installation file, the other a .zip). Have you tried both? Both should be "unblocked". The .zip file installation, once the files are extracted, uses Setup.exe, I believe, to begin the installation. Either .exe file should be Run as Administrator. Or you could try turning UAC off, if it isn't already (and turn it back on after the installation). Another work-around: In Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver, and, on the Driver tab, choose Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." This time, instead of "Search for driver software in this location", try "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer." Then choose Have Disk. Browse to C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield... "russ_will" wrote in message ... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . i have tried everything i can think of but nothing works , wish i had kept my old system with xp on "dean-dean" wrote: Sorry to hear that it didn't work. The only thing I can think of is to try the setup file from Realtek again. Right-click on the .exe file that starts the installation, and choose Properties. If it is blocked on the General tab, click on the Unblock button (Apply, OK). Then right-click on the file again, and choose Run as Administrator. "russ_will" wrote in message ... tried it , not sure why but it did not work . wish i got xp now as vista is to buggy for my liking "dean-dean" wrote: Try this (you should have files in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield, from the Realtek installation): First, allow Vista to change your audio driver to the generic High Definition driver (the one that doesn't work). On your keyboard, press the Windows key + R. In the Run box, type msconfig On the Startup tab of System Configuration, if there are any files from Realtek Semiconductor, remove the checkmark for those, such as RtHDVCpl.exe (there may be others). (Apply, OK) and restart. (Tell System Configuration not to show you it's message or run again when you see that prompt after re-booting). Note: the appropriate startup item(s) will be re-entered automatically when the new driver from Realtek is installed. Then, in Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver, under "Sound, video and game controllers", and, on the Driver tab, choose Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." Under "Search for driver software in this location", Browse to C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield. Click OK once you've found that folder, then click Next... "russ_will" wrote in message ... it says in device manager = realtec high definition audio , i am using the drivers fron the realtech website (version 1.66) . audion chip is the realtech alc660 6-channel codec , it installs well but changes to just high def audion for some reason if shutdown for longer than a few min "dean-dean" wrote: Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield? "russ_will" wrote in message ... the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus a8v-vm se . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help as it is driving my crazy "russ_will" wrote: every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then reinstall the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert to ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ? |
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vista sound driver problem
well i still have this problem , the driver has revert back and when i try to
update it with driver update it says no audio installed . it only works if i install the realtek drivers , but they do not stick and it is getting me mad and i am ready for scrapping vista "russ_will" wrote: lol , i cannot remember that . but then again i have build a lot of computers since then (not just my own) "Conor" wrote: In article , russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
how do i stand if i swap the motherboard because of this bug at the store i
got the bits for building my new pc ? (warrenty replacement) "russ_will" wrote: well i still have this problem , the driver has revert back and when i try to update it with driver update it says no audio installed . it only works if i install the realtek drivers , but they do not stick and it is getting me mad and i am ready for scrapping vista "russ_will" wrote: lol , i cannot remember that . but then again i have build a lot of computers since then (not just my own) "Conor" wrote: In article , russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
It is pretty odd that Vista is "discovering" your audio device after every
boot, as though it were something you'd just plugged in. Is there anything in your BIOS regarding audio that you can toggle? Some posters have had luck getting drivers to stick when they delete infcache.1 in C:\Windows\inf\. (Some have not). To try that, run Commmand Prompt as Administrator, and type icacls C:\Windows\inf\INFCACHE.1 /grant administrators:F Press Enter. Then type rename C:\Windows\inf\INFCACHE.1 infcache.1.bak Press Enter. Then run the installlation file from Realtek. As to an exchange of motherboards, dunno. I've never tried it. How convincing can you be? I wouldn't think it would be a problem... "russ_will" wrote in message news how do i stand if i swap the motherboard because of this bug at the store i got the bits for building my new pc ? (warrenty replacement) "russ_will" wrote: well i still have this problem , the driver has revert back and when i try to update it with driver update it says no audio installed . it only works if i install the realtek drivers , but they do not stick and it is getting me mad and i am ready for scrapping vista "russ_will" wrote: lol , i cannot remember that . but then again i have build a lot of computers since then (not just my own) "Conor" wrote: In article , russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |
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vista sound driver problem
tried that but it did not work , so i got a new soundblaster audigy SE . now
it says not enough resources , what gives ? "dean-dean" wrote: It is pretty odd that Vista is "discovering" your audio device after every boot, as though it were something you'd just plugged in. Is there anything in your BIOS regarding audio that you can toggle? Some posters have had luck getting drivers to stick when they delete infcache.1 in C:\Windows\inf\. (Some have not). To try that, run Commmand Prompt as Administrator, and type icacls C:\Windows\inf\INFCACHE.1 /grant administrators:F Press Enter. Then type rename C:\Windows\inf\INFCACHE.1 infcache.1.bak Press Enter. Then run the installlation file from Realtek. As to an exchange of motherboards, dunno. I've never tried it. How convincing can you be? I wouldn't think it would be a problem... "russ_will" wrote in message news how do i stand if i swap the motherboard because of this bug at the store i got the bits for building my new pc ? (warrenty replacement) "russ_will" wrote: well i still have this problem , the driver has revert back and when i try to update it with driver update it says no audio installed . it only works if i install the realtek drivers , but they do not stick and it is getting me mad and i am ready for scrapping vista "russ_will" wrote: lol , i cannot remember that . but then again i have build a lot of computers since then (not just my own) "Conor" wrote: In article , russ_will says... i have been building my own pc's since 98 , i have never had a problem like this before . YEs you have...when XP first came out. -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak......... |