Welcome to Vista Banter. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to ask questions and reply to others posts, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support. |
|
Hardware and Windows Vista Hardware issues in relation to Windows Vista. (microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices) |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|||
HP Laptop/Desktop Audio Workaround That Actually Works!!!
I have obtained a working driver setup that addresses the "Conexant Audio
Controller" issues with Windows Vista also labeled as "multimedia audio controller" Keep in mind this is "not recommended" by the Microsoft Windows Vista software. I have only attempted this with an HP Pavilion dv5000 laptop with an AMD Turion x64 processor (ML-37). The fix is using the most recent Realtek AC97 driver package which supports Windows XP x64. Step 1: Obtain driver setup files but do not install yet. I downloaded mine from www.DriverGuide.com Download Direct from Realtek (ftp://202.65.194.18/pc/audio/WDM_A393.exe) or zip file (ftp://202.65.194.18/pc/audio/WDM_A393.zip) they are also offering a Vista Beta driver that I have not used yet,(ftp://202.65.194.18/pc/audio/6171_Vista_Beta.zip) Step 2: Restart computer, during boot-up press F8 until it displays your start-up options, select Disable signed drivers. I did not do this specifically for this, I had selected this a few days prior, so this step may not actually be necessary but thought it may have played a role in the fix. Step 3: Install the driver package, it will display a warning during the process about driver signing, disregard and accept the install. It will prompt for a restart when it is finished. Step 4: Once windows restarts, open "Device Manager" and review your sound controller for errors. If it displays an error, proceed by selecting the driver tab and choose "update driver." Choose to browse computer for driver and select pick from a list. Uncheck "Show Compatible Hardware" this will then display two drivers, select Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller and continue. After completion open up your sound properties and make sure it not muted, mine was by default. And your all set, so far after 3-4 hours my laptop is working just fine with sound generating programs such as media player, explorer, etc. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|