audio output device missing

on my device manager it says I have soundmax. I went to there site and
couldnt find anything. Im not that good with computers. So, I downloaded
realtek97, but how do i install it? Im confused

"Richard G. Harper" wrote:

> You will need to download and install the drivers for whatever sound card,
> chip or device is present in your system.
>
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> "jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> >i upgraded to windows vista ultimate and lost my sound. does anyone know
> >how
> > I can fix it. thanks

>
>

Unfortunately it's hard for me to help you from here - I can't see what you
can see and can't reach your keyboard. ;-) You might want to look for
someone more knowledgeable who is just a bit closer to you and may be able
to assist if the instructions in the driver package and/or on the Web site
aren't very helpful.

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"jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6CD0F549-EB1E-48CC-8760-723DAF55E423@microsoft.com...

> on my device manager it says I have soundmax. I went to there site and
> couldnt find anything. Im not that good with computers. So, I downloaded
> realtek97, but how do i install it? Im confused
>
> "Richard G. Harper" wrote:
>

>> You will need to download and install the drivers for whatever sound
>> card,
>> chip or device is present in your system.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> "jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:09B97E25-6000-46C2-A810-BD09EF21459D@microsoft.com...

>> >i upgraded to windows vista ultimate and lost my sound. does anyone know
>> >how
>> > I can fix it. thanks

>>
>>

I saw your message just as I finished updating from home basic to ultimate -
same problem.

"jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:09B97E25-6000-46C2-A810-BD09EF21459D@microsoft.com...

>i upgraded to windows vista ultimate and lost my sound. does anyone know
>how
> I can fix it. thanks

I had the same problem with a new Dell Dimension E521, solved it by going to
Dell's support site and downloading and installing the audio driver.
Seems to have taken care of everything
"jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:09B97E25-6000-46C2-A810-BD09EF21459D@microsoft.com...

>i upgraded to windows vista ultimate and lost my sound. does anyone know
>how
> I can fix it. thanks

If you have a Dell, go here and download the driver. It worked for me.

http://www.support.dell.com/support/...&fileid=195629

"PE" wrote:

> I had the same problem with a new Dell Dimension E521, solved it by going to
> Dell's support site and downloading and installing the audio driver.
> Seems to have taken care of everything
> "jro" <jro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:09B97E25-6000-46C2-A810-BD09EF21459D@microsoft.com...

> >i upgraded to windows vista ultimate and lost my sound. does anyone know
> >how
> > I can fix it. thanks

>
>