On Feb 19, 8:47 am, "kim" <fa...@ntlhell.com> wrote:
> Goto the realtek sit and install the correct driver, I *think* this is
> probalbly the onehttp://www.download.com/Realtek-AC-97-WDM-Driver-Windows-98-Me-2000-X...
> Or google "realtec ac97 drivers"
>
> <n1os...******.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45e8e1aa-8323-4ba4-9201-22e3753ec4f0@n58g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>
> >I recently had to reinstall XP due to too many software conflicts.
> > All the hardware was working properly though.
> > Now I have a clean install of XP SP2 with the latest patches but I
> > can't get the sound drivers to work.
> > I installed a driver for my motherboard 865M-G8 and the new hw wizard
> > now recognizes my onboard
> > sound card as Realtek AC97 and installs drivers for it automatically.
> > However it appears with a 'question mark' in device manager and the
> > status window
> > under properties says 'failed to start'.
> > I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling but to no avail.
> > I am thinking it's a driver issue as I had sound working prior to
> > reinstalling windows,
> > but not sure what to try next.
>
> > Any help would be appreciated
>
> > Marius

Perfect!! That solved it - thanks!!!!