Realtek drivers aren't working! (Isn't that a surprise!)

[rowanmcdonald1991]

My sounds not working, and you guessed it - it's Realtek. :grin: Why do i go to all websites that have the same problem description as me and their codec is (you guessed it again) - Realtek. I am told that my mixer device isn't installed and my computer manufacturer's codec and technition were both useless. What should i do, halfway through the codec fixer they provided me with stops. Any help would really help, as I've been told that thhe only way to fix it now is COMPLETELY (sp?) restore my system! :mad:

Pls HELP!

RowanMcDonald1991

btw...where can i find the actual name of my soundcard - all i can find are the codecs for it.

[gemstone]

Actually it is a surprise, Realtek are a solid installation but if you don't know the make of the chip on your mainboard what has lead you to try to install Realtek drivers,? codecs by themselves are little value without any driver or other software to interface with it and it's rediculous to suggest a complete re-install just to get sound working.,
Perhaps you could post some details of your system that's causing you problems, otherwise nobody has anything to point to as a possible cause.

[street1]

Have you downloaded and ran Everest Free Edition?

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

[Ferrit]

I would agree Realtek is a very stable and easily installed sound system.
Not all realtek will work with the realtek files . Sometimes you need specific ones from your motherboard manufacturer.
Please provide motherboard model.

[rowanmcdonald1991]

Sorry I have been away for a few days and not had time to answer your questions.
My system setup is as follows (thanks to Street1):

Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 05/21/2005-Grantsdale-6A79DFKGC-00
Motherboard Name Acer F90M

Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)

Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 531, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
Motherboard Name Acer F90M
Motherboard Chipset Intel Grantsdale-G i915G
System Memory 1015 MB (DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (05/21/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel GMA 900
Monitor Acer AL1711 [17" LCD] (52200318PY24)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Intel 82801FB ICH6 - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651

USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1]
USB Device Motorola SURFboard 4200 USB Cable Modem
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device


[B]Once again thanks guys for your speedy replies and your help to get this solved. Looking forward to your replies,

RowanMcDonald1991

[gemstone]

Dont immediately see any 'Realtek' devices listed, the sound chip is INtel so you should be downloading the driver from them.

[format c:]

I would go to the Acer site, Look up your model of system and under support I beleive you can download the drivers for your Acer system
It looks like an Intel sound solution from what I read in your post, No mention of realtek anywhere

[stuserver]

I have an Intel® Desktop Board D865GVHZ, and the sound card uses Realtek's drivers and applications. As far as I am concerned, the Intel onboard sound cards use (or are) Realtek's, and use their drivers and apps. I would recomend going to the Acer's website to look for driver updates. Or if your pc has a System Recovery suite, like mine does, or if you are not sure, ask the customer service about it. I use a program called Application & Driver Recovery within a Start menu folder called system recovery.

[rowanmcdonald1991]

After system restoring the sound worked fine and there were no errors for about five minutes. But then before turning off my computer, i checked the hardware wizard - apparently all my 7 or so different codecs (video, HD, audio,etc) run off my chip set family (Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family). After that 5 mins my comp. now comes up with the same error as before (see above) ...i'm getting very annoyed. Once again what should i do and thanks so far for your help,

RowanMcDonald1991

p.s. please excuse my tarzan-like english!
p.p.s. could anyone suggest an intel page where i may get help for these chipsets?

[xpuser357]

After system restoring the sound worked fine and there were no errors for about five minutes. But then before turning off my computer, i checked the hardware wizard - apparently all my 7 or so different codecs (video, HD, audio,etc) run off my chip set family (Intel 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family). After that 5 mins my comp. now comes up with the same error as before (see above) ...i'm getting very annoyed. Once again what should i do and thanks so far for your help,

RowanMcDonald1991

p.s. please excuse my tarzan-like english!
p.p.s. could anyone suggest an intel page where i may get help for these chipsets?


Maybe a dumb question but did you remove all the other drivers? You may
have a conflict with drivers for your sound.

[slgrieb]

I'd uninstall all audio devices in Device Manager, reboot, and let the system re-detect devices. If the sound is still flaky, run sfc /scannow from a command prompt. You'll probably be prompted to insert your XP CD by System File Checker.

[street1]

http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?website=AcerPanAm.com&siteid=7117&areaid=2&formid=3394&LINKTEXT=Drivers%20%26%20Downloads

Check above site as {format c:} Recommended Acer website probably has your drivers.