sound blaster PCI 128 (WMD) no sound

i have a sound blaster PCI 128 (WMD), i just recently formatted my pc adn reinstalled WIN M.E. and the sound card did not work, i tried updating the drivers from the cd that came with it and i tried downloading the drivers but it did not work, ive tried this numerous times. on device manger it ses:

''the NTKERN.VXD, MMDEVLDR.VXD device loaders for this device could not load the device driver(Code 2)

to fix this click update driver to update the driver"

ive tried, everything.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can someone help me.

i am in desperate need of help!

Welcome to windrivers skandal. It looks like you are trying to install vxd drivers on top of wdm drivers or vice versa. You've got to uninstall one before installing the other. Also, Creative sold many versions of this card. If you have one based on the ES1371 or ES1373, the drivers on Creative's web site will not work. Look at your sound card for a code in the format ES#### or CT#### and post that info.

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Originally Posted by Creative

Once you have identified the model or chipset number, you can download drivers here. Following is a list of model numbers.

Creative Ensoniq AudioPCI (CT4810, CT4811, CT4812, CT4815 and CT4816)
Vibra 128 (CT4810, CT4811, CT4812, CT4815 & CT4816)
SB PCI 64 with the 1370 or 1371 chipset *
SB PCI 128 (CT4700) with the 1370 or 1371 chipset *
SB PCI 128 (CT4750/CT4751)
* There are no driver updates for PCI 128 (CT4700) and PCI 64 cards based on the ES1370, ES1371 and ES1373 Chipsets for Windows Me/2000/XP - you must use the drivers built into these operating systems.
If you have a PCI 128/Vibra 128/PCI 64 soundcard that has either one of the following CT model numbers or chipset numbers, contact the PC manufacturer for drivers:

CT2515
CT2518
CT58xx
550x where x is a number between 0 and 9

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so how do i see what version it is? and how do i unistall the wdm or vxd drivers?

As I said above, look at your sound card for a code in the format ES#### or CT#### and post that info.
http://dmzweb3.europe.creative.com/S...,Kb=ww_english

The drivers can ususally be uninstalled from the add/remove programs menu.

ive never taken my pc apart before so i havent a clue how to do anything. is there not an easyer way?

If you are not comfortable with this level of investigation and repair, then you are probably in over your head. Suggest you find a reputable repair shop.

well cant i try the drivers for both versions,one at a time, and then see which one works?

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Originally Posted by SKaNDaL

well cant i try the drivers for both versions,one at a time, and then see which one works?

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Not ususally the best way to go. It can muck up the files to the point where nothing will work. Lets see if we can narrow it down. Download Everest and post the info for Multimedia\PCI Audio.

Is this a branded computer? If so, what is the make/model?
Was the sound card included w/ the computer when new?
Is this a separate card or built into the motherboard?

Device Description Type
Creative SB PCI128 (Ensoniq ES5880) Sound Card PCI

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Originally Posted by SKaNDaL

Device Description Type
Creative SB PCI128 (Ensoniq ES5880) Sound Card PCI

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That means its an oem card. Creative won't have the drivers. What is the make and model of your computer?

the make of my pc is Tiny
and i dont know what the model is.

This should be your driver: http://support.tiny.com/support/driv...splay&drv=0059

thank you, i will try this when i get in beacause at the moment i am at colelge

thank you for the help

right.. just installed drivers. was sucecellfull..

rebooted pc..


no sound!...went to control panel>>system>>device manger

clicked on sound blaster (with an exclamation mark next to it)

and it had exactly the same problem!

i clicked remove and removed the sound device.i then intalled drivers.....i then went to..control panel > system> device manager..and it says the device is working propley.. STILL NO SOUND!

i then go to mulitmedia on control panel and go to choose the sound card.. and it hasent even got Sound blaster on it.

and when i go onto driver details on device manger of SB PCI 128 it says... Vmm32.vxd and on the status of the driver it ssays "not availiable"

WAHT SHALL I DO..I REALLY NEED SOUND..DESPERATLEY!

Try the following:
Extract the contents of the driver to a folder and note the location
boot into safe mode
From add/remove programs, uninstall any creative drivers/software
Open device manager and select view hidden devices (I don't remember of Me has that option or not)
Under sound devices, delete anything resembling creative, ensoniq or sb
From the folder you noted, run sbsetup.exe
Reboot

If that doesn't work, my recommendation would be to purchase a new sound card.