Latest Realtek HD Audio Driver Version

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Your welcome Kaire,

I'm happy to hear that the Repair Install fixed your problem. Thank you for the feedback.

Now, crank up those speakers and enjoy.

Have a good one,
Shawn

 

[kaire]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Brink,

One question for ya. Is there anyway to get back my favorites from the old windows files? I lost all my favs and hate to re-do them again!

thanks
Kaire

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Kaire,

If you still have the C:\Windows.old folder, then yes. You will need to have your hidden files show. See: How to Hide or Show Hidden Files and Folders in Vista

You can then just open the C:\Windows.old folder and navigate to the C:\Users\(your username)\Favorites folder within it and copy them into your current Favorites folder.

Shawn

 

[kaire]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Brink,

I have the hidden files shown but there is no Windows.old folder.. there is one named "$windows.~q". In that folder there is a users folders but they are empty... any suggestions?

Kaire

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Kaire,

Sorry, that would not be it. If the C:\Windows.old folder is not there, then they are most likely gone. Was is not there after the Repair Install, or did you already run Disk Cleanup first? You might try to do a Search for Favorites to see if it will come up. Be sure to set the search options to include system directories.

How to Open and Change Search Options

Shawn

 

[kaire]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Brink,

There wasnt a file there after I did the Repair. I havent run the Disk Cleanup yet for I wanted to double check a few other files first. I checked for the file using the Advance Search options and it isnt there. Oh well.. not that big of a deal I guess. Atleast I still have sound :P

Thanks
Kaire

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Kaire,

Thank you for the feedback. I'll need to do testing on this to see why it did not give you a C:\Windows.old folder. Do not run the Disk Cleanup yet, I'll let you know the findings. Perhaps something has changed with a update.

Shawn

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Ok Kaire,

I did a reinstall and did a Repair install to test all this. Sure enough the C:\Windows.old folder is no longer there now. The C:\$INPLACE.~TR and C:\$WINDOWS.~Q files are just leftovers from the upgrade.

It seems that you will only get the C:\Windows.old folder if you upgrade from a different version of Windows.

Step 12 updated.
How to Perform a Repair Installation for Vista

Shawn

 

[kaire]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Brink,

Thanks for looking into that and getting back to me. I am just glad that I have sound. I think it was about time I cleaned out my favorites anyways. Again thanks for your help.

Kaire

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Your welcome Kaire,

Thanks for letting me know about the change so I could update the tutorial for it.

Have a good day,
Shawn

 

[jasri]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Hi guys,
I'm new n don't know where to start. If my problem is the same as others n have a solution kindly provide me the link n i will be glad to refer the the previous posting.

I'm using a a-bit NF-M2S motherboard with AMD 64 X2 with intergrated 7.1 channel audio. It works fine with my XP Pro. I have a dual OS installed. My Vista Ultimate x64 is freshly installed but there is no sound since day 1. The audio driver installed with no error or conflict only that there is no sound coming out. When i switch to XP it works fine. I've tried to update to the latest driver form the manufacture's website but it is still the same. I can control everything relating to the audio device like volume, surround and etc but there is nothing i can hear even @ 100% volume. Other than that everything is working perfectly. Installed was latest High Definition Audio driver n control panel for Vista x64 from manufacture's site.

Jasri

 

[coolchris]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Have you tried messing with the advanced settings? I know I always have to mess in the advanced part to get them working on my system.

 

[jasri]

Woow..that was fast..thanks for the fast reply. Yes tried everything until don't know what else to try...hehehehe. Tried to mess around with the ports too but no luck.

I'll try that thanks.

 

[the highlander]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Does it finally have a headphone setting?

 

[MegaDETH]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

I installed these and they are working great, used the Vista Mic adjustments and all is well.

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Does it finally have a headphone setting?

Hi Highlander,

It should auto detect the headphones when you plug them in, then have settings to adjust for them. Make sure your settings look like this when you click the items boxed in red below in the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Wild]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

I am still using the drivers that installed with the OS microsoft 6.0.6000.16386
and I am getting great sound. Hmmm should I try the Realtek driver?

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Hi Wild,

It is up to you since you are not having any problems. The latest driver version just provides fixes for problems found in previous versions. You can look at the release notes for the driver to see if the fixed problem applies to anything that you have. I have not had any problems with using them. IMO I prefer to use the latest drivers to help prevent problems before they even happen.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Wild]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

I gave it a try Sean
Actually the sound quality is better throughout the full range using SPDIF on Z5500’s s is there a download for the HD manager as well?

 

[Brink]

Re: New Realtek HD Audio Driver Released

Wild,

The Realtek HD Audio Manager is included and installed with the audio driver. It should be in the Control Panel (Classic View). You have to install the driver twice though. Once to remove the old driver, and twice to actually install the new one. Then, you have to set your audio settings again.

Shawn