Updating to Vista X64 SP1

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Ellebrius

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I have a fairly new comp (2 months old) running under X64 and running well.

I had some trouble setting up my Sound Blaster Live but finally managed to get everything going using a file I found on this forum, thank you.

After doing some reading here I find I should be updating to SP1 and that there might be issues with Creative drivers while doing so.

So before I attempt the download and install, I would be grateful for any advice. Like... should I remove my Sound Blaster? Do I need to un-install the creative driver? Can I just disable that piece of hardware in the device manager? Can I leave everything the way it is and attempt the download/install? Or is there something completely different I should be doing to make this the least painful possible. :confused:
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me :P
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Abit IN9 32X MAX
    Memory
    8 GB OCZ PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMP! GeForce GTX 260² 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (650MHz/2100MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Fujitsu siemens TFT + 32" LG HD LCD TV
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 + 1360x768
    Hard Drives
    150GB Raptor HDD
    500GB Caviar HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Stock + Antec 900 case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (full layout)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
Looks great except it says:

Creative Sound Blaster Live! series Readme File
---------------------------------------------------------------------

This setup program will install the following items:

- Live! series driver 2.10.0001.23
- APO Interface Module 1.30.00
- Audio Console 1.20.57
- Audio Center 1.00.09
- SoundFont Bank Manager 3.20.20



WARNING: The included driver supports up to 2Gb of installed RAM
----------------------------------------------------------------

Applies to both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista.

In case more memory is installed, you will experience sound issues
and your system will crash randomly.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

And I have Memory (Ram): 4095 MB

Am I in trouble? Can I still use the file? :confused:
 

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i cant really see why you would need 2GB of ram just for this operation
imo i think it would be fine to go ahead however i think you should wait a little for someone other than me to respond before you go ahead
i did a little more research and dug up this Sound Blaster problems with Vista SP1

creative.com Customer Support: Downloads

i hope this is you answer
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me :P
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Abit IN9 32X MAX
    Memory
    8 GB OCZ PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMP! GeForce GTX 260² 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (650MHz/2100MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Fujitsu siemens TFT + 32" LG HD LCD TV
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 + 1360x768
    Hard Drives
    150GB Raptor HDD
    500GB Caviar HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Stock + Antec 900 case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (full layout)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
It said it supported *up to* 2GB... I have 2x2GB, hence my question.

The person in your link has a Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty card, I have the Sound Blaster Live 5.1... So maybe I'll be ok.

Right now I'm using SBAX_2_12_0001_20(2).exe a file I found on this forum and it does at times cause a problem, a very loud buzzing noise in the speakers.

I am hoping the file you posted in your first link will work for me and I'm planning on giving it a try. Thank you. :)

Then I'll try updating to SP1 and hope for the best. The whole process will take quite a while since dial-up is the only thing available still where I live. :mad:
 

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well do come back and post the outcome :D
i hope all works out for you and that one day in the very near future you get broadband in you aria
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me :P
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Abit IN9 32X MAX
    Memory
    8 GB OCZ PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMP! GeForce GTX 260² 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (650MHz/2100MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Fujitsu siemens TFT + 32" LG HD LCD TV
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 + 1360x768
    Hard Drives
    150GB Raptor HDD
    500GB Caviar HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Stock + Antec 900 case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (full layout)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
I installed the new SoundBlaster driver last night and everything sounds great!

I will attempt SP1 tonight... at 45.6Kbs it will probably take most of the night! :D

Hope SP1 likes the new Creative driver and that everything goes well. Thanks for your help.
 

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Windows Update now recognized my need for SP1. It downloaded it and installed it without a problem. It took a while but everything works perfectly!

Thank you. :)
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me :P
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Abit IN9 32X MAX
    Memory
    8 GB OCZ PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMP! GeForce GTX 260² 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (650MHz/2100MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Fujitsu siemens TFT + 32" LG HD LCD TV
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 + 1360x768
    Hard Drives
    150GB Raptor HDD
    500GB Caviar HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Stock + Antec 900 case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (full layout)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
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