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HP Laptop/Desktop Audio Workaround That Actually Works!!!



 
 
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Old October 8th 06, 08:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
jlagere
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Default 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.

 




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