In Device Manager, what exactly is the the name of the device under "Sound,
video and game controllers" after the ghost drivers are installed? Is
Realtek in the name, or does it show Microsoft, or does it show Creative?

Well, to get to the bottom of this (hopefully), in Device Manager,
double-click the Device with the yellow triangle. Go to the Details tab of
the Device's Properties. In the drop-down menu, under Property,
choose Hardware ID. Right-click the Value shown and choose Select All.
Copy the value and post it in your reply. It will look something like this
example:

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VENN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000 &REV_1003
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000


"PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:OWMNnwp7HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thankyou once again for your help cal
> I looked in the controle features for the programe it is not there
> Is there any other way of deleteing the ghost drivers from my pc prefer
> not to go to the bois if i dont have to
> also there is no updates for my particular creative sound drivers
>
>
> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
> news:%23IFPqnp7HHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> You get to your computer's BIOS when it boots up. When you first start or
>> restart your computer. Consult your user's manual, if you have one, for
>> the exact key to press.. Usually it is accessed by pressing some
>> function key or the ESC key. Look very carefully when your system boots
>> and it should tell you which key to press. Look quickly. It might also
>> be something like "to enter SETUP press F1" or something like that.
>>
>> Be very careful in the BIOS, you can make your computer unbootable. The
>> onboard audio might be on the advanced screen. Look around and you
>> should find it.
>>
>> Once you disable the onboard audio, Windows will not attempt to install
>> drivers.
>>
>> However, you should look in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs and
>> Features, and UNINSTALL the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
>>
>> You should then go to Creative's site and download and install the proper
>> drivers for your SoundBlaster card.
>>
>> --
>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>> GO BEARS!
>>
>>
>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>> news:uWAf8fp7HHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Thankyou for your prompt reply, Couple of questions here
>>> Where is the BOIS
>>> How do i unistall the the new drivers
>>> How do I stop my pc from trying to install these drives
>>> Sorry if it seems if i am repeating my self hear
>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>> news:65168615-53F9-411E-88D6-7148F6AF9C04@microsoft.com...
>>>> Then you need to go into your computer's BIOS and disable the onboard
>>>> Realtek audio adapter.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23KoDgOp7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Thankyou for your reply,i do not need these drivers because my system
>>>>> does not have realtec audio i use the creative drivers
>>>>>
>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>> news:3A60FBED-3A04-499F-835D-CCAFC19638DB@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Have you tried to run the Realtek driver installation a second time?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23jFpp7o7HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Thank you for your reply,but i need to know how to stop windows
>>>>>>> searching for these drivers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OOKT6zo7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> The installation of the Vista Realtek High Definition Audio driver
>>>>>>>> is a
>>>>>>>> little different than most driver installations. The first time you
>>>>>>>> run the
>>>>>>>> installer, it removes the Realtek driver, and you have to restart
>>>>>>>> your computer. In the meantime, upon reboot, Windows will try to
>>>>>>>> install it's generic driver; just let Windows do it's thing (It may
>>>>>>>> fail or "succeed", it doesn't really matter. Should it "succeed",
>>>>>>>> the generic driver won't work). You then have to run the Realtek
>>>>>>>> installer one more time, and reboot one more time. Then the new
>>>>>>>> driver will be installed. I'm not sure why this has become a
>>>>>>>> two-step process. It wasn't always this way with the Vista version
>>>>>>>> of the Realtek installer.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OAra8mo7HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Can anybody help me please,I installed the new drivers on my
>>>>>>>>> machine like
>>>>>>>>> a fool only to find that i dont need them,I have tried to unistall
>>>>>>>>> them in
>>>>>>>>> devivce manager but every time I do refresh they are still there
>>>>>>>>> with the
>>>>>>>>> exclemation mark , i deleted the reg entry in the registry ,but
>>>>>>>>> every
>>>>>>>>> time i restart the machine i get a message come up that windows is
>>>>>>>>> trying
>>>>>>>>> to install the drivers,How do i stop windows searching for the
>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>> I have vista home pemium
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Good morning dean sorry for the late reply i have to sleep yow know below is
the info you asked for cheers
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000& REV_0905
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000

"dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:e3gw46p7HHA.4612@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> In Device Manager, what exactly is the the name of the device under
> "Sound, video and game controllers" after the ghost drivers are installed?
> Is Realtek in the name, or does it show Microsoft, or does it show
> Creative?
>
> Well, to get to the bottom of this (hopefully), in Device Manager,
> double-click the Device with the yellow triangle. Go to the Details tab of
> the Device's Properties. In the drop-down menu, under Property,
> choose Hardware ID. Right-click the Value shown and choose Select All.
> Copy the value and post it in your reply. It will look something like
> this
> example:
>
> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VENN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000 &REV_1003
> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000
>
>
> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
> news:OWMNnwp7HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Thankyou once again for your help cal
>> I looked in the controle features for the programe it is not there
>> Is there any other way of deleteing the ghost drivers from my pc prefer
>> not to go to the bois if i dont have to
>> also there is no updates for my particular creative sound drivers
>>
>>
>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>> news:%23IFPqnp7HHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> You get to your computer's BIOS when it boots up. When you first start
>>> or restart your computer. Consult your user's manual, if you have one,
>>> for the exact key to press.. Usually it is accessed by pressing some
>>> function key or the ESC key. Look very carefully when your system boots
>>> and it should tell you which key to press. Look quickly. It might also
>>> be something like "to enter SETUP press F1" or something like that.
>>>
>>> Be very careful in the BIOS, you can make your computer unbootable. The
>>> onboard audio might be on the advanced screen. Look around and you
>>> should find it.
>>>
>>> Once you disable the onboard audio, Windows will not attempt to install
>>> drivers.
>>>
>>> However, you should look in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs and
>>> Features, and UNINSTALL the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
>>>
>>> You should then go to Creative's site and download and install the
>>> proper drivers for your SoundBlaster card.
>>>
>>> --
>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>> GO BEARS!
>>>
>>>
>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uWAf8fp7HHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Thankyou for your prompt reply, Couple of questions here
>>>> Where is the BOIS
>>>> How do i unistall the the new drivers
>>>> How do I stop my pc from trying to install these drives
>>>> Sorry if it seems if i am repeating my self hear
>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>> news:65168615-53F9-411E-88D6-7148F6AF9C04@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Then you need to go into your computer's BIOS and disable the onboard
>>>>> Realtek audio adapter.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:%23KoDgOp7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Thankyou for your reply,i do not need these drivers because my system
>>>>>> does not have realtec audio i use the creative drivers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:3A60FBED-3A04-499F-835D-CCAFC19638DB@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> Have you tried to run the Realtek driver installation a second time?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23jFpp7o7HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Thank you for your reply,but i need to know how to stop windows
>>>>>>>> searching for these drivers
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OOKT6zo7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> The installation of the Vista Realtek High Definition Audio driver
>>>>>>>>> is a
>>>>>>>>> little different than most driver installations. The first time
>>>>>>>>> you run the
>>>>>>>>> installer, it removes the Realtek driver, and you have to restart
>>>>>>>>> your computer. In the meantime, upon reboot, Windows will try to
>>>>>>>>> install it's generic driver; just let Windows do it's thing (It
>>>>>>>>> may fail or "succeed", it doesn't really matter. Should it
>>>>>>>>> "succeed", the generic driver won't work). You then have to run
>>>>>>>>> the Realtek installer one more time, and reboot one more time.
>>>>>>>>> Then the new driver will be installed. I'm not sure why this has
>>>>>>>>> become a two-step process. It wasn't always this way with the
>>>>>>>>> Vista version of the Realtek installer.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:OAra8mo7HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> Can anybody help me please,I installed the new drivers on my
>>>>>>>>>> machine like
>>>>>>>>>> a fool only to find that i dont need them,I have tried to
>>>>>>>>>> unistall them in
>>>>>>>>>> devivce manager but every time I do refresh they are still there
>>>>>>>>>> with the
>>>>>>>>>> exclemation mark , i deleted the reg entry in the registry ,but
>>>>>>>>>> every
>>>>>>>>>> time i restart the machine i get a message come up that windows
>>>>>>>>>> is trying
>>>>>>>>>> to install the drivers,How do i stop windows searching for the
>>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>>> I have vista home pemium
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

hi dean i found the reg entry in the registry do i dellete this entry
cheers
"PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:OPZxRxt7HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Good morning dean sorry for the late reply i have to sleep yow know below
> is the info you asked for cheers
> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000& REV_0905
> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000
>
> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:e3gw46p7HHA.4612@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> In Device Manager, what exactly is the the name of the device under
>> "Sound, video and game controllers" after the ghost drivers are
>> installed? Is Realtek in the name, or does it show Microsoft, or does it
>> show Creative?
>>
>> Well, to get to the bottom of this (hopefully), in Device Manager,
>> double-click the Device with the yellow triangle. Go to the Details tab
>> of
>> the Device's Properties. In the drop-down menu, under Property,
>> choose Hardware ID. Right-click the Value shown and choose Select All.
>> Copy the value and post it in your reply. It will look something like
>> this
>> example:
>>
>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VENN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000 &REV_1003
>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000
>>
>>
>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>> news:OWMNnwp7HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Thankyou once again for your help cal
>>> I looked in the controle features for the programe it is not there
>>> Is there any other way of deleteing the ghost drivers from my pc prefer
>>> not to go to the bois if i dont have to
>>> also there is no updates for my particular creative sound drivers
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>> news:%23IFPqnp7HHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> You get to your computer's BIOS when it boots up. When you first start
>>>> or restart your computer. Consult your user's manual, if you have one,
>>>> for the exact key to press.. Usually it is accessed by pressing some
>>>> function key or the ESC key. Look very carefully when your system
>>>> boots and it should tell you which key to press. Look quickly. It
>>>> might also be something like "to enter SETUP press F1" or something
>>>> like that.
>>>>
>>>> Be very careful in the BIOS, you can make your computer unbootable.
>>>> The onboard audio might be on the advanced screen. Look around and you
>>>> should find it.
>>>>
>>>> Once you disable the onboard audio, Windows will not attempt to install
>>>> drivers.
>>>>
>>>> However, you should look in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs and
>>>> Features, and UNINSTALL the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
>>>>
>>>> You should then go to Creative's site and download and install the
>>>> proper drivers for your SoundBlaster card.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uWAf8fp7HHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Thankyou for your prompt reply, Couple of questions here
>>>>> Where is the BOIS
>>>>> How do i unistall the the new drivers
>>>>> How do I stop my pc from trying to install these drives
>>>>> Sorry if it seems if i am repeating my self hear
>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>> news:65168615-53F9-411E-88D6-7148F6AF9C04@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Then you need to go into your computer's BIOS and disable the onboard
>>>>>> Realtek audio adapter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23KoDgOp7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Thankyou for your reply,i do not need these drivers because my
>>>>>>> system does not have realtec audio i use the creative drivers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:3A60FBED-3A04-499F-835D-CCAFC19638DB@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>> Have you tried to run the Realtek driver installation a second
>>>>>>>> time?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:%23jFpp7o7HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your reply,but i need to know how to stop windows
>>>>>>>>> searching for these drivers
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:OOKT6zo7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> The installation of the Vista Realtek High Definition Audio
>>>>>>>>>> driver is a
>>>>>>>>>> little different than most driver installations. The first time
>>>>>>>>>> you run the
>>>>>>>>>> installer, it removes the Realtek driver, and you have to restart
>>>>>>>>>> your computer. In the meantime, upon reboot, Windows will try to
>>>>>>>>>> install it's generic driver; just let Windows do it's thing (It
>>>>>>>>>> may fail or "succeed", it doesn't really matter. Should it
>>>>>>>>>> "succeed", the generic driver won't work). You then have to run
>>>>>>>>>> the Realtek installer one more time, and reboot one more time.
>>>>>>>>>> Then the new driver will be installed. I'm not sure why this has
>>>>>>>>>> become a two-step process. It wasn't always this way with the
>>>>>>>>>> Vista version of the Realtek installer.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:OAra8mo7HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>> Can anybody help me please,I installed the new drivers on my
>>>>>>>>>>> machine like
>>>>>>>>>>> a fool only to find that i dont need them,I have tried to
>>>>>>>>>>> unistall them in
>>>>>>>>>>> devivce manager but every time I do refresh they are still there
>>>>>>>>>>> with the
>>>>>>>>>>> exclemation mark , i deleted the reg entry in the registry ,but
>>>>>>>>>>> every
>>>>>>>>>>> time i restart the machine i get a message come up that windows
>>>>>>>>>>> is trying
>>>>>>>>>>> to install the drivers,How do i stop windows searching for the
>>>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>>>> I have vista home pemium
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

Did you go to Control Panel (Classic view) > Device Manager > expand Sound,
video and game controllers > right click on the HD Audio entry and select
"Disable"? This should prevent Windows from trying to install the device.

You should NOT have to do any registry editing to stop Windows from trying to
install drivers. Upon a reboot Windows will just add them back.

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!

Read your instruction manual and see how to go into your BIOS. Then turn
off onboard sound, usually in something similar to integrated peripherals
section.

"PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:OWMNnwp7HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Thankyou once again for your help cal
> I looked in the controle features for the programe it is not there
> Is there any other way of deleteing the ghost drivers from my pc prefer
> not to go to the bois if i dont have to
> also there is no updates for my particular creative sound drivers
>
>
> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
> news:%23IFPqnp7HHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> You get to your computer's BIOS when it boots up. When you first start or
>> restart your computer. Consult your user's manual, if you have one, for
>> the exact key to press.. Usually it is accessed by pressing some
>> function key or the ESC key. Look very carefully when your system boots
>> and it should tell you which key to press. Look quickly. It might also
>> be something like "to enter SETUP press F1" or something like that.
>>
>> Be very careful in the BIOS, you can make your computer unbootable. The
>> onboard audio might be on the advanced screen. Look around and you
>> should find it.
>>
>> Once you disable the onboard audio, Windows will not attempt to install
>> drivers.
>>
>> However, you should look in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs and
>> Features, and UNINSTALL the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
>>
>> You should then go to Creative's site and download and install the proper
>> drivers for your SoundBlaster card.
>>
>> --
>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>> GO BEARS!
>>
>>
>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>> news:uWAf8fp7HHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Thankyou for your prompt reply, Couple of questions here
>>> Where is the BOIS
>>> How do i unistall the the new drivers
>>> How do I stop my pc from trying to install these drives
>>> Sorry if it seems if i am repeating my self hear
>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>> news:65168615-53F9-411E-88D6-7148F6AF9C04@microsoft.com...
>>>> Then you need to go into your computer's BIOS and disable the onboard
>>>> Realtek audio adapter.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23KoDgOp7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Thankyou for your reply,i do not need these drivers because my system
>>>>> does not have realtec audio i use the creative drivers
>>>>>
>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>> news:3A60FBED-3A04-499F-835D-CCAFC19638DB@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Have you tried to run the Realtek driver installation a second time?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23jFpp7o7HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Thank you for your reply,but i need to know how to stop windows
>>>>>>> searching for these drivers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:OOKT6zo7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> The installation of the Vista Realtek High Definition Audio driver
>>>>>>>> is a
>>>>>>>> little different than most driver installations. The first time you
>>>>>>>> run the
>>>>>>>> installer, it removes the Realtek driver, and you have to restart
>>>>>>>> your computer. In the meantime, upon reboot, Windows will try to
>>>>>>>> install it's generic driver; just let Windows do it's thing (It may
>>>>>>>> fail or "succeed", it doesn't really matter. Should it "succeed",
>>>>>>>> the generic driver won't work). You then have to run the Realtek
>>>>>>>> installer one more time, and reboot one more time. Then the new
>>>>>>>> driver will be installed. I'm not sure why this has become a
>>>>>>>> two-step process. It wasn't always this way with the Vista version
>>>>>>>> of the Realtek installer.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:OAra8mo7HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Can anybody help me please,I installed the new drivers on my
>>>>>>>>> machine like
>>>>>>>>> a fool only to find that i dont need them,I have tried to unistall
>>>>>>>>> them in
>>>>>>>>> devivce manager but every time I do refresh they are still there
>>>>>>>>> with the
>>>>>>>>> exclemation mark , i deleted the reg entry in the registry ,but
>>>>>>>>> every
>>>>>>>>> time i restart the machine i get a message come up that windows is
>>>>>>>>> trying
>>>>>>>>> to install the drivers,How do i stop windows searching for the
>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>> I have vista home pemium
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

No, don't do any registry editing to try to resolve your issue. Windows
will keep re-discovering your hardware, for one thing, and re-write the
entries. It's only adding to the registry what it sees; it can't make up
the hardware ID's that are physically true for your computer, since that
info is coming from the hardware itself. Steer clear of the registry.

The hardware IDs indeed point to a Realtek High Definition Audio device,
ALC880 to be exact. See:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/p...nn=4&ProdID=42

Currently, is your sound working?

Do you have two sound devices under "Sound, video and game controllers" in
Device Manager? Again, regarding the device with the exclamation mark, what
exactly is the the name of the device? Is Realtek in the name, or does it
show just High Definition Audio Device? Physically, does you computer have
two separate sets of speaker jacks (that are connected to two different
hardware devices inside your computer), one set that you don't use?

If you have two sound devices, as Cal Bear has said, and you don't want it
in Device Manager, you'll have to disable the onboard (built-in to your
motherboard) sound in your BIOS Setup; then only the Creative hardware will
show in Device Manager. Or, in Device Manager, as Cal Bear has said,
right-click on the device, and choose Disable (don't choose Uninstall). This
approach will continue to show the device, but put it out of commission...

"PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:eRDxT$t7HHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> hi dean i found the reg entry in the registry do i dellete this entry
> cheers
> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
> news:OPZxRxt7HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Good morning dean sorry for the late reply i have to sleep yow know below
>> is the info you asked for cheers
>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000& REV_0905
>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_08800000
>>
>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:e3gw46p7HHA.4612@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> In Device Manager, what exactly is the the name of the device under
>>> "Sound, video and game controllers" after the ghost drivers are
>>> installed? Is Realtek in the name, or does it show Microsoft, or does it
>>> show Creative?
>>>
>>> Well, to get to the bottom of this (hopefully), in Device Manager,
>>> double-click the Device with the yellow triangle. Go to the Details tab
>>> of
>>> the Device's Properties. In the drop-down menu, under Property,
>>> choose Hardware ID. Right-click the Value shown and choose Select All.
>>> Copy the value and post it in your reply. It will look something like
>>> this
>>> example:
>>>
>>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VENN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000 &REV_1003
>>> HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000
>>>
>>>
>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OWMNnwp7HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Thankyou once again for your help cal
>>>> I looked in the controle features for the programe it is not there
>>>> Is there any other way of deleteing the ghost drivers from my pc prefer
>>>> not to go to the bois if i dont have to
>>>> also there is no updates for my particular creative sound drivers
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23IFPqnp7HHA.3716@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> You get to your computer's BIOS when it boots up. When you first start
>>>>> or restart your computer. Consult your user's manual, if you have one,
>>>>> for the exact key to press.. Usually it is accessed by pressing some
>>>>> function key or the ESC key. Look very carefully when your system
>>>>> boots and it should tell you which key to press. Look quickly. It
>>>>> might also be something like "to enter SETUP press F1" or something
>>>>> like that.
>>>>>
>>>>> Be very careful in the BIOS, you can make your computer unbootable.
>>>>> The onboard audio might be on the advanced screen. Look around and
>>>>> you should find it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Once you disable the onboard audio, Windows will not attempt to
>>>>> install drivers.
>>>>>
>>>>> However, you should look in Control Panel (Classic view) > Programs
>>>>> and Features, and UNINSTALL the Realtek HD Audio Drivers.
>>>>>
>>>>> You should then go to Creative's site and download and install the
>>>>> proper drivers for your SoundBlaster card.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uWAf8fp7HHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Thankyou for your prompt reply, Couple of questions here
>>>>>> Where is the BOIS
>>>>>> How do i unistall the the new drivers
>>>>>> How do I stop my pc from trying to install these drives
>>>>>> Sorry if it seems if i am repeating my self hear
>>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:65168615-53F9-411E-88D6-7148F6AF9C04@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> Then you need to go into your computer's BIOS and disable the
>>>>>>> onboard Realtek audio adapter.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23KoDgOp7HHA.4736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Thankyou for your reply,i do not need these drivers because my
>>>>>>>> system does not have realtec audio i use the creative drivers
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:3A60FBED-3A04-499F-835D-CCAFC19638DB@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>> Have you tried to run the Realtek driver installation a second
>>>>>>>>> time?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>>>>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:%23jFpp7o7HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your reply,but i need to know how to stop windows
>>>>>>>>>> searching for these drivers
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>>>>>>>>>> message news:OOKT6zo7HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>> The installation of the Vista Realtek High Definition Audio
>>>>>>>>>>> driver is a
>>>>>>>>>>> little different than most driver installations. The first time
>>>>>>>>>>> you run the
>>>>>>>>>>> installer, it removes the Realtek driver, and you have to
>>>>>>>>>>> restart your computer. In the meantime, upon reboot, Windows
>>>>>>>>>>> will try to install it's generic driver; just let Windows do
>>>>>>>>>>> it's thing (It may fail or "succeed", it doesn't really matter.
>>>>>>>>>>> Should it "succeed", the generic driver won't work). You then
>>>>>>>>>>> have to run the Realtek installer one more time, and reboot one
>>>>>>>>>>> more time. Then the new driver will be installed. I'm not sure
>>>>>>>>>>> why this has become a two-step process. It wasn't always this
>>>>>>>>>>> way with the Vista version of the Realtek installer.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>> news:OAra8mo7HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>>> Can anybody help me please,I installed the new drivers on my
>>>>>>>>>>>> machine like
>>>>>>>>>>>> a fool only to find that i dont need them,I have tried to
>>>>>>>>>>>> unistall them in
>>>>>>>>>>>> devivce manager but every time I do refresh they are still
>>>>>>>>>>>> there with the
>>>>>>>>>>>> exclemation mark , i deleted the reg entry in the registry
>>>>>>>>>>>> ,but every
>>>>>>>>>>>> time i restart the machine i get a message come up that windows
>>>>>>>>>>>> is trying
>>>>>>>>>>>> to install the drivers,How do i stop windows searching for the
>>>>>>>>>>>> drivers
>>>>>>>>>>>> I have vista home pemium
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth, is that
it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND a Creative
PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in the same computer.

I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding speakers and
I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also find the front panel
inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary use.

Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems at all
for me.


I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!

I haven't had problems with that either as you can choose which you want to
use from the sound dropdown. However, the problem here is the person
doesn't seem to get the drivers properly loaded for the Realtek which they
don't want to use, so turning it off in the BIOS is the most effective way.

"Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
news:F69CBA74-6B8C-4422-8F15-0E41044CA1CD@microsoft.com...
> One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth, is
> that it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND a
> Creative PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in the
> same computer.
>
> I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding
> speakers and I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also
> find the front panel inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary use.
>
> Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems at
> all for me.
>
>
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
>
>

Thanks for reporting this. I've never had two sound devices, so I don't know
what the ramifications are of having them both engaged, or how that all
works out in Control Panel > Sound > Playback, etc. Now I know a little
more. I guess I'm puzzled as to how the OP became inspired to update the
driver in the first place, thinking it must have been showing in Device
Manager apparently, and was never disabled via BIOS; that is, out of sight,
out of mind.

The question then is, was it disabled in Device Manager when the the Realtek
device installation occurred? (Whereupon it was un-disabled, since the
installer removed the Realtek driver, which then Windows "restored" with its
generic one)? If this is the case, it wouldn't hurt to run the Realtek
installer one more time (sigh, due to the peculiarities of the Realtek
installer), at least to restore the Realtek driver, and thereby remove the
Exclamation Point in Device Manager. And then the OP could choose to
disable it, if that fits the requirements of PAUL&GINA's audio setup. (Only
they know what's plugged in where!)

"Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
news:F69CBA74-6B8C-4422-8F15-0E41044CA1CD@microsoft.com...
> One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth, is
> that it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND a
> Creative PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in the
> same computer.
>
> I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding
> speakers and I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also
> find the front panel inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary use.
>
> Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems at
> all for me.
>
>
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
>
>

It's just a quick right click on the Speaker Icon in the Notification Area,
selecting Playback Devices, selecting the Realtek Digital Output, pressing the
Set Default button, and I can switch to listening to internet radio (no
commercials) on my living room 7.1 audio setup.

Who knows what is up with the OP. He seemed frightened of going into the
BIOS -- in fact he didn't even know what the BIOS was.


I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:%23G%23mF0y7HHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for reporting this. I've never had two sound devices, so I don't know
> what the ramifications are of having them both engaged, or how that all
> works out in Control Panel > Sound > Playback, etc. Now I know a little
> more. I guess I'm puzzled as to how the OP became inspired to update the
> driver in the first place, thinking it must have been showing in Device
> Manager apparently, and was never disabled via BIOS; that is, out of sight,
> out of mind.
>
> The question then is, was it disabled in Device Manager when the the Realtek
> device installation occurred? (Whereupon it was un-disabled, since the
> installer removed the Realtek driver, which then Windows "restored" with its
> generic one)? If this is the case, it wouldn't hurt to run the Realtek
> installer one more time (sigh, due to the peculiarities of the Realtek
> installer), at least to restore the Realtek driver, and thereby remove the
> Exclamation Point in Device Manager. And then the OP could choose to disable
> it, if that fits the requirements of PAUL&GINA's audio setup. (Only they know
> what's plugged in where!)
>
> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
> news:F69CBA74-6B8C-4422-8F15-0E41044CA1CD@microsoft.com...
>> One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth, is
>> that it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND a
>> Creative PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in the
>> same computer.
>>
>> I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding
>> speakers and I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also
>> find the front panel inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary use.
>>
>> Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems at
>> all for me.
>>
>>
>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>> GO BEARS!
>>
>>
>>
>

Hi cal
Sorry i replying so late to your last note
I did'nt know what the bios was because i am not into computers that much i
know a bit to get me about,not one of these people
to dabble inside computers,anyway i found the bios lol
I could'nt find what i had to do to stop windows searching for the hardware
when i start up
In a answer to one of the question that was asked on this subject the device
is in folder other devices

"Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
news:9FE946B1-FA7E-4D24-95E2-4E8B71E05A92@microsoft.com...
> It's just a quick right click on the Speaker Icon in the Notification
> Area, selecting Playback Devices, selecting the Realtek Digital Output,
> pressing the Set Default button, and I can switch to listening to internet
> radio (no commercials) on my living room 7.1 audio setup.
>
> Who knows what is up with the OP. He seemed frightened of going into the
> BIOS -- in fact he didn't even know what the BIOS was.
>
>
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
>
> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23G%23mF0y7HHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks for reporting this. I've never had two sound devices, so I don't
>> know
>> what the ramifications are of having them both engaged, or how that all
>> works out in Control Panel > Sound > Playback, etc. Now I know a little
>> more. I guess I'm puzzled as to how the OP became inspired to update the
>> driver in the first place, thinking it must have been showing in Device
>> Manager apparently, and was never disabled via BIOS; that is, out of
>> sight,
>> out of mind.
>>
>> The question then is, was it disabled in Device Manager when the the
>> Realtek
>> device installation occurred? (Whereupon it was un-disabled, since the
>> installer removed the Realtek driver, which then Windows "restored" with
>> its
>> generic one)? If this is the case, it wouldn't hurt to run the Realtek
>> installer one more time (sigh, due to the peculiarities of the Realtek
>> installer), at least to restore the Realtek driver, and thereby remove
>> the Exclamation Point in Device Manager. And then the OP could choose to
>> disable it, if that fits the requirements of PAUL&GINA's audio setup.
>> (Only they know what's plugged in where!)
>>
>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>> news:F69CBA74-6B8C-4422-8F15-0E41044CA1CD@microsoft.com...
>>> One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth,
>>> is
>>> that it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND
>>> a
>>> Creative PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in
>>> the
>>> same computer.
>>>
>>> I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding
>>> speakers and I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also
>>> find the front panel inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary
>>> use.
>>>
>>> Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems
>>> at
>>> all for me.
>>>
>>>
>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>> GO BEARS!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

I think the best and easiest thing for you to do is to just install the Realtek
audio drivers. You CAN have BOTH the Realtek AND the Creative audio devices
installed and working at the same time. I have both installed here with no
problems. In fact, it would give you more inputs and outputs (although you can
only have one default output and one default input selected at any one time).
You can use Control Panel (Classic view) > Sound > Playback tab and Recording
tab to switch the default outputs and inputs as you need.


Download the current Realtek HD Audio driver (ver. 1.75) from here:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...Audio%20Codecs

Note: To be sure the drivers install correctly, install once, REBOOT, install
again, and REBOOT again.


I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"PAUL&GINA" <P_SKINNER@nobody.com> wrote in message
news:ueq5MoB8HHA.2476@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hi cal
> Sorry i replying so late to your last note
> I did'nt know what the bios was because i am not into computers that much i
> know a bit to get me about,not one of these people
> to dabble inside computers,anyway i found the bios lol
> I could'nt find what i had to do to stop windows searching for the hardware
> when i start up
> In a answer to one of the question that was asked on this subject the device
> is in folder other devices
>
> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
> news:9FE946B1-FA7E-4D24-95E2-4E8B71E05A92@microsoft.com...
>> It's just a quick right click on the Speaker Icon in the Notification Area,
>> selecting Playback Devices, selecting the Realtek Digital Output, pressing
>> the Set Default button, and I can switch to listening to internet radio (no
>> commercials) on my living room 7.1 audio setup.
>>
>> Who knows what is up with the OP. He seemed frightened of going into the
>> BIOS -- in fact he didn't even know what the BIOS was.
>>
>>
>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>> GO BEARS!
>>
>>
>> "dean-dean" <dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23G%23mF0y7HHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks for reporting this. I've never had two sound devices, so I don't know
>>> what the ramifications are of having them both engaged, or how that all
>>> works out in Control Panel > Sound > Playback, etc. Now I know a little
>>> more. I guess I'm puzzled as to how the OP became inspired to update the
>>> driver in the first place, thinking it must have been showing in Device
>>> Manager apparently, and was never disabled via BIOS; that is, out of sight,
>>> out of mind.
>>>
>>> The question then is, was it disabled in Device Manager when the the Realtek
>>> device installation occurred? (Whereupon it was un-disabled, since the
>>> installer removed the Realtek driver, which then Windows "restored" with its
>>> generic one)? If this is the case, it wouldn't hurt to run the Realtek
>>> installer one more time (sigh, due to the peculiarities of the Realtek
>>> installer), at least to restore the Realtek driver, and thereby remove the
>>> Exclamation Point in Device Manager. And then the OP could choose to
>>> disable it, if that fits the requirements of PAUL&GINA's audio setup. (Only
>>> they know what's plugged in where!)
>>>
>>> "Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
>>> news:F69CBA74-6B8C-4422-8F15-0E41044CA1CD@microsoft.com...
>>>> One thing I would like to add to this discussion, for what it is worth, is
>>>> that it IS possible to have BOTH an onboard Realtek HD Audio adapter AND a
>>>> Creative PCI audio card (X-Fi) installed and working without issues in the
>>>> same computer.
>>>>
>>>> I need the digital output of the X-Fi for my Dolby Digital decoding
>>>> speakers and I need the microphone input of the Realtek adapter. I also
>>>> find the front panel inputs of the Realtek handy for quick temporary use.
>>>>
>>>> Having BOTH audio adapters installed and active has caused no problems at
>>>> all for me.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I Bleed Blue and Gold
>>>> GO BEARS!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>