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Old 06-18-2007   #7 (permalink)
freddy


 
 

RE: No Audio Output Device Installed

Jenny,

That's using your noodle.
--
freddy


"Jenny" wrote:

> Hi Freddy,
> I know it was a longer process..but I went back to Windows XP and
> re-installed the driver for the sound card. The sound started working
> again..then I put my upgrade disc in for Vista and went back to Vista and the
> sound is working fine. I guess it only happens when you do a clean install
> because it gets rid of your drivers all together..and even tho there are
> drivers out there for my soundcard for Vista none of them worked. Thanks for
> yr help!
> Everything is working great now. *crosses fingers*
> Jenny
>
> "freddy" wrote:
>
> > Hi Jenny,
> >
> > These legacy sound card drivers are usually available from the manufacturer
> > of the computer (Dell, HP, Compaq, etc.). Check more carefully at your
> > computer manufacturer's website, or at the website of the manufacturer of
> > your motherboard. Another approach is to contact them via their support
> > links at their respective websites. You can also use google to search on a
> > term such as:
> >
> > soundmax drivers vista
> >
> > or something similar. I think you will have success.
> > --
> > freddy
> >
> >
> > "Jenny" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Freddy,
> > > When I browse my computer for driver software..it doesn't find anything.Any
> > > idea where I can get "AD188X_AD198X_V5.12.01.3890_WDM" ? It just says that it
> > > doesn't find any driver software to update it.
> > > Any ideas?
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jenny
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "freddy" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Jenny,
> > > >
> > > > I just noticed that my previous post links to digital drivers, but you have
> > > > analog. I found this other post for installing analog:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Go To: Device Manage - Sound, Video And Game Controllers
> > > >
> > > > 2. "Update Driver"
> > > >
> > > > 3. "Browse My Computer For Driver Software"
> > > >
> > > > 4. "AD188X_AD198X_V5.12.01.3890_WDM" -> "Other" -> "Analog" -> "Ok"
> > > >
> > > > 5. Instaling Drivers!
> > > >
> > > > If the above doesn't work for you, post back and we'll try again.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > freddy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Jenny" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > So, I have read the majority of these questions posted..and I have also the
> > > > > same problem. I did a clean install of Vista and I have an Analog Devices
> > > > > SoundMAX soundcard I believe.. I have been through the dell website as well
> > > > > as softpedia.com. I did find some drivers but none are for my system. I have
> > > > > a Dell Dimension 4700C. I have tried everything! I have tried going to the
> > > > > Device Manager..and I have tried the Driver Reset Tool. Nothing helps. I
> > > > > tried to update it through Windows Update as well and it will not give me an
> > > > > update.
> > > > > Can anyone help me please?
> > > > >
> > > > > I 'd really really really appreciate it!
> > > > >

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