Archive for October, 2009
Fixing XP System Drivers Errors
Computer Repair: Missing or Corrupt System Driver Error Message
This video tutorial shows you how you can fix Windows XP system driver errors such as missing XP .sys files like fastfat.sys
Resolving Vista’s Unsigned Driver Error
Bypass Unsigned Driver Error in Vista
This video tutorial assists users who may have encountered an Unsigned Driver Error in Windows Vista (specially when updated to SP1) to allow your legitimate programs to run without this error.
Installing Codec to Play All Video Formats
How to play any video with windows media player
Have you encountered a video or an audio file that Windows Media Player could not play? Chances are Windows Media Player can’t play this file as it is not a recognize format. Downloading and installing codec files will allow you media player to recognize and play such files. This video shows users how to do this.
How to Install an HD Audio Bus Driver on a Windows System
Installing HD audio bus driver in Windows
Audio Codec ’97 Drivers
Audio Codec ’97, also known as AC97 is an audio encoding and decoding standard created by Intel Corporation in 1997. The audio controllers that incorporate AC97 controls and drivers work with many plug and play audio components. This system was replaced technology wise by Intel High Definition audio in 2004. Yet, the fact is that AC97 is still a standard that is widely used in computers of many types.
AC97 is used by the audio programs shipped with Windows XP and Vista, though it is one of the background systems that most people are unaware exist. The programs to drive the AC97 come from different sources and have been known to have some unwanted effects in a system, including unwanted sound effects when some settings are active.
One problem encountered by AC97 was caused by an automatic update released by Microsoft. The update shut down the AC97 completely for a time. This problem was fixed with a later update. However, another problem with the standard developed from the three color coded interfaces for headphones, stereo speakers, and multiple speaker systems. The speakers in a stereo system or headphones would work only as background speakers for a 3D system, meaning they would play music but no vocals. The system would have to be configured for multi speaker systems in order to work properly.
The Need to Update Drivers for AC97
Because AC97 is the standard audio controller for use in many different computers and across different platforms, boards that incorporate the standard come from a variety of different manufacturers. Each board requires its own different driver to make it interface with the system properly.
As time passes, new motherboard configurations and new boards are created that require updated drivers in order to function properly. In addition, new drivers are created from time to time to provide fixes for problems as they are learned about and reported to manufacturers. Each new driver version will have a different patch built into it for a different problem.
There are also changes in output devices, new speakers and configurations for audio equipment to hook to the computer require slightly different software interfaces to make the new equipment work with the system so that all parts function properly.
One of the features that people must work to achieve is keeping their computer up to date, with the latest version of the AC97 driver for the boards that are used and the operating system in their computer to ensure the proper function of all their audio components.
While AC97 is a standard audio controller used widely in computer equipment, there are several different versions the technology available. In order to assure proper functioning with the system in use, it is important to keep the latest versions of the drivers on the computer to ensure that all parts of the audio system work together as expected. Problems come up from time to time that require a software patch to be included in a new driver version of the driver to fix the problems, often before most people encounter them.
Restoring Device Drivers From A Previous Backup
Reformatted your PC? Recovering from a system crash? This video tutorial explains how users can restore their device driver files and settings from a previous driver backup to speed up the process of restoring your computer to its previous state.
Backing up Your Device Drivers
How to Backup Your Windows Device Drivers
This video shows users how they can backup their existing / currently installed device drivers. This is helpful when your have to reformat and install Windows and need to easily retrieve your latest devices drivers from this backup process.
Installing Printer Drivers Without a Disc
How to Set Up & Troubleshoot Printers : How to Install Printer Drivers From a Disc
This short video assists users on obtaining device drivers for their printers in case they do not have or have lost the CD installer, or have purchased a second-hand printer.
How To Remove Old Device Drivers from Windows XP and Vista
How To Remove Old Device Drivers in Windows XP and Vista
This video shows users how they can completely remove old device drivers that are not displayed in Windows XP and Vista.
How To Configure and Use Windows System Restore
This is a video tutorial on how to activate system restore, set a restore point and restore your computer to an earlier time.
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