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11-06-2007
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| | Audio Codecs required to run Vista Games? My new Vista computer has no Audio Codecs installed yet (not that I can find). Are some codecs required for Vista gaming? Some games have long intro cinematics (WoW) and short in-game flims (C&C3), so I just want my new computer to be prepared. I'm no expert on audio  |
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11-09-2007
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| | Re: Audio Codecs required to run Vista Games? "RockySquirrel" <RockySquirrel@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:261D0D10-CE4A-4A31-AC26-609FEB3A1E38@xxxxxx Quote: > My new Vista computer has no Audio Codecs installed yet (not that I can > find). > > Are some codecs required for Vista gaming? > > Some games have long intro cinematics (WoW) and short in-game flims > (C&C3), > so I just want my new computer to be prepared. > > I'm no expert on audio won't even look for audio codecs to install. |
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11-10-2007
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| Windows Vista x64 Ultimate | Re: Audio Codecs required to run Vista Games?  Quote: Originally Posted by RockySquirrel  My new Vista computer has no Audio Codecs installed yet (not that I can find). Are some codecs required for Vista gaming? Some games have long intro cinematics (WoW) and short in-game flims (C&C3), so I just want my new computer to be prepared. I'm no expert on audio Check your motherboard manual for details on installing the drivers. |
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11-10-2007
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| | Re: Audio Codecs required to run Vista Games? My new computer has SoundMax mobo audio (disabled) and a Creative X-FI sound card. Im confused because my older Dell computer had categories "Audio Codecs" and "Video Codecs" listed in the Device Manager under "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers", and my new Vista computer only lists my two hardware options and my USB headset. No Codecs are listed in the Device Manager... "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: Quote: > > "RockySquirrel" <RockySquirrel@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:261D0D10-CE4A-4A31-AC26-609FEB3A1E38@xxxxxx Quote: > > My new Vista computer has no Audio Codecs installed yet (not that I can > > find). > > > > Are some codecs required for Vista gaming? > > > > Some games have long intro cinematics (WoW) and short in-game flims > > (C&C3), > > so I just want my new computer to be prepared. > > > > I'm no expert on audio > Does it have any hardware for creating sounds? If not, Vista probably > won't even look for audio codecs to install. > > > |
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11-26-2007
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| | Re: Audio Codecs required to run Vista Games? The old Codecs listing was confusing and deceptive in XP, it's gone in Vista and you should really be glad. =\ (That doesn't ignore the idea that a "full" codec manager would be interesting, but the one from XP and previous Windows versions was pretty flawed/limited.) Most games shouldn't use anything special audio-codec-wise. -- Speaking for myself only. See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- "RockySquirrel" <RockySquirrel@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ECE28511-66B9-49D2-8EEC-51CD58E63BAC@xxxxxx Quote: > My new computer has SoundMax mobo audio (disabled) and a Creative X-FI > sound > card. > > Im confused because my older Dell computer had categories "Audio Codecs" > and > "Video Codecs" listed in the Device Manager under "Sound, Video, and Game > Controllers", and my new Vista computer only lists my two hardware options > and my USB headset. > > No Codecs are listed in the Device Manager... > > "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: > Quote: >> >> "RockySquirrel" <RockySquirrel@xxxxxx> wrote in >> message >> news:261D0D10-CE4A-4A31-AC26-609FEB3A1E38@xxxxxx Quote: >> > My new Vista computer has no Audio Codecs installed yet (not that I can >> > find). >> > >> > Are some codecs required for Vista gaming? >> > >> > Some games have long intro cinematics (WoW) and short in-game flims >> > (C&C3), >> > so I just want my new computer to be prepared. >> > >> > I'm no expert on audio >> Does it have any hardware for creating sounds? If not, Vista probably >> won't even look for audio codecs to install. >> >> >> |
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