[NikkiNoodles]

A few weeks ago, the "Windows Update" screen came up, and when I clicked the button to see which updates I could benefit from, a sound driver update came up, so I downloaded and installed it with out a problem. The next day, however, I booted up to find my system is completely soundless. I have been busy, so only now have I had the chance to try and fix it. How do I recover my previous sound driver? Please help! I'm going crazy with my room being so quiet!!

If this will help, the sound controller listed under the device manager is called "CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device"

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[pyritechips]

Hello and welcome to TSG!

I have the exact sound card. I ran into the exact same problem.

Solution #1: DO NOT use Windows update drivers! They are notoriously buggy! They crashed my system and I had to reinstall the original ones. If you want drivers, get them from the manufacturer.

Solution #2: Try this site. You didn't state what version of Windows you have. That is important.

 

[NikkiNoodles]

First of all, thanks for the advice, I will never use Windows Update drivers again!

I am using Windows 98SE.

 

[pyritechips]

Good! Then try this site: http://www.soundcard-drivers.com/drivers/79/79272.htm

 

[pyritechips]

And here is the actual CMI site. Select the drivers of your choice:

http://www.cmedia.com.tw/download/OS_e-cmi8738_index.htm

 

[NikkiNoodles]

Well, the first link worked. Hurray! I am no longer stuck in a sound-less room! Thank-you very much! This is the quickest I have ever had someone help me on here! Merci beaucoup! Thank-you thank-you thank-you!

 

[pyritechips]

Bienvenue, mon ami!

Enjoy your sound filled room once more! :up: