My comp cant find audio device when downloading driver. but it found it as new hardware when I put the S.C in.

I had no sound. I tried to download a driver. comp said audio control device not found. I put in audigy 2 zs card. rebooted comp. new hardware icon and install wizard popped up. when I tried to install, got window saying device cant be found. went to manufact. website to get driver. website said can't download driver. device not found. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

My comp cant find audio device when downloading driver. but it found it as new hardware when I put the S.C in.
This is always fun and I will assume you’re using Windows XP.





First let’s start by identify exactly which model of the sound card you are installing. To do this you must get the Manufacturer and Device ID. Go to your Device Manager: Control Panel -%26gt; System -%26gt; Hardware -%26gt; Device Manager. Now right-click on the device, select Properties, Details. The Hardward ID should look something like this: PCI\VEN_10DE%26amp;DEV_016A%26amp;SUBSYS_C4113842%26amp;RE...





VEN = Vendor ID, DEV = Device ID, SUBSYS = Subsystem ID, REV=Revision





I believe the Vendor ID for Creative Labs should be “1274”. If it matched great, if not please post the full ID back to Yahoo Answers. If it matches VEN_1274, close the window to return to your device listings, right-click on it again and hit Uninstall.





For your device, Audigy 2 ZS (Gamer, Pro, Platinum, etc..) Card, the download is named: SBAX_WBUP2_LB_2_09_0016.exe, Creative Sound Blaster Audigy, Audigy 2 series and Audigy 4 series Driver 02.09.0016 (39.37 MB) from the link below.





Start the installation program again, if you should get a window pop-up that says “Unsigned / Unknown Driver”, click on the install anyway option. In an ideal world this should work after a restart, if not then the is an additional conflict issues to investigate and resolve.
Reply:Make sure you download the right driver for that card. if you are unable find the name of the driver. I have a Live Online Chat. I also have a 24/7 Online Support Forum. Links are below.
Reply:try fixing the soundcard in different pci slot. check the sound card diriver is compatiable with the operating system you use.


If still not working try with some other sound card (you can get your friends or swap it from another machine if you have another at home).





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