vista sound driver problem

Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under
Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is
installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program
Files\Realtek\InstallShield?


"russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0AD93DF0-D6F6-45CB-9C59-95D830D241FB@microsoft.com...

> the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus a8v-vm
> se
> . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help as
> it
> is driving my crazy
>
> "russ_will" wrote:
>

>> every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then
>> reinstall
>> the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert to
>> ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ?

it says in device manager = realtec high definition audio , i am using the
drivers fron the realtech website (version 1.66) . audion chip is the
realtech alc660 6-channel codec , it installs well but changes to just high
def audion for some reason if shutdown for longer than a few min

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under
> Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is
> installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program
> Files\Realtek\InstallShield?
>
>
> "russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0AD93DF0-D6F6-45CB-9C59-95D830D241FB@microsoft.com...

> > the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus a8v-vm
> > se
> > . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help as
> > it
> > is driving my crazy
> >
> > "russ_will" wrote:
> >

> >> every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then
> >> reinstall
> >> the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert to
> >> ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ?

>
>

Try this (you should have files in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield,
from the Realtek installation):

First, allow Vista to change your audio driver to the generic High
Definition driver (the one that doesn't work). On your keyboard, press the
Windows key + R. In the Run box, type

msconfig

On the Startup tab of System Configuration, if there are any files from
Realtek Semiconductor, remove the checkmark for those, such as RtHDVCpl.exe
(there may be others). (Apply, OK) and restart. (Tell System Configuration
not to show you it's message or run again when you see that prompt after
re-booting). Note: the appropriate startup item(s) will be re-entered
automatically when the new driver from Realtek is installed.

Then, in Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver,
under "Sound, video and game controllers", and, on the Driver tab, choose
Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." Under
"Search for driver software in this location", Browse to C:\Program
Files\Realtek\InstallShield. Click OK once you've found that folder, then
click Next...

"russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7C7B3966-0490-4652-802E-1CB869F26D69@microsoft.com...

> it says in device manager = realtec high definition audio , i am using the
> drivers fron the realtech website (version 1.66) . audion chip is the
> realtech alc660 6-channel codec , it installs well but changes to just
> high
> def audion for some reason if shutdown for longer than a few min
>
> "dean-dean" wrote:
>

>> Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under
>> Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is
>> installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program
>> Files\Realtek\InstallShield?
>>
>>
>> "russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0AD93DF0-D6F6-45CB-9C59-95D830D241FB@microsoft.com...

>> > the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus
>> > a8v-vm
>> > se
>> > . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help
>> > as
>> > it
>> > is driving my crazy
>> >
>> > "russ_will" wrote:
>> >
>> >> every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then
>> >> reinstall
>> >> the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert
>> >> to
>> >> ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ?

>>
>>

tried it , not sure why but it did not work . wish i got xp now as vista
is to buggy for my liking

"dean-dean" wrote:

> Try this (you should have files in C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield,
> from the Realtek installation):
>
> First, allow Vista to change your audio driver to the generic High
> Definition driver (the one that doesn't work). On your keyboard, press the
> Windows key + R. In the Run box, type
>
> msconfig
>
> On the Startup tab of System Configuration, if there are any files from
> Realtek Semiconductor, remove the checkmark for those, such as RtHDVCpl.exe
> (there may be others). (Apply, OK) and restart. (Tell System Configuration
> not to show you it's message or run again when you see that prompt after
> re-booting). Note: the appropriate startup item(s) will be re-entered
> automatically when the new driver from Realtek is installed.
>
> Then, in Device Manager, double-click the generic High Definition driver,
> under "Sound, video and game controllers", and, on the Driver tab, choose
> Update Driver. Then choose "Browse my computer for driver software." Under
> "Search for driver software in this location", Browse to C:\Program
> Files\Realtek\InstallShield. Click OK once you've found that folder, then
> click Next...
>
> "russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7C7B3966-0490-4652-802E-1CB869F26D69@microsoft.com...

> > it says in device manager = realtec high definition audio , i am using the
> > drivers fron the realtech website (version 1.66) . audion chip is the
> > realtech alc660 6-channel codec , it installs well but changes to just
> > high
> > def audion for some reason if shutdown for longer than a few min
> >
> > "dean-dean" wrote:
> >

> >> Specifically, what is the sound device's name in Device Manager, under
> >> Sound, video and game controllers (when the driver from Realtek is
> >> installed)? Are there files from Realtek in C:\Program
> >> Files\Realtek\InstallShield?
> >>
> >>
> >> "russ_will" <russwill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:0AD93DF0-D6F6-45CB-9C59-95D830D241FB@microsoft.com...
> >> > the sound device is onboard my motherboard , the board is the asus
> >> > a8v-vm
> >> > se
> >> > . it uses a realtech driver which keeps getting replace , please help
> >> > as
> >> > it
> >> > is driving my crazy
> >> >
> >> > "russ_will" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then
> >> >> reinstall
> >> >> the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert
> >> >> to
> >> >> ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ?
> >>
> >>

>
>

vista = big waste of money , it has been one problem after another. i will be
seeking a refund , i should not have this many problems and i am ready for
scrapping this new system already . never have i seen a os this bad , what
did the beta testers test ?

"russ_will" wrote:

> every time i shut down vista the sound drivers are changed , i then reinstall
> the latest realtech drivers but when i shut down my system they revert to
> ones that do not work . any way to stop vista changing the drivers ?