Generic Software

[Fyrestrom]

Ok is there any reason why since release I am only able to select the Generic Software driver for audio? I was running hardware all during Beta. I have a Creative SB PCI 512 (yes I know, old card but been a trooper for me) that detects as a SB Live! Basic in Windows 2000.

Anyone else notice this quirk?

[Fyrestrom]

Anyone know?

[Nil]

Originally Posted by Fyrestrom

Anyone know?

I just have onboard, which I don't use. USB is currently my sound provider of choice (but I'm hardly picky). Software was always my only option. Sorry.

[Fyrestrom]

Its just that recently I have noticed poorer sound performance and crashes that mess up my audio for Ventrilo. Going to buy a new sound card tomorrow and see if anything changes.

[Nil]

Originally Posted by Fyrestrom

Its just that recently I have noticed poorer sound performance and crashes that mess up my audio for Ventrilo. Going to buy a new sound card tomorrow and see if anything changes.

If it worked in hardware before, I don't see why you'd want to run out and buy another one so quickly. Have you pulled it out and reinstalled it (as well as nuked and reinstalled some of Creative's fabulous drivers?

[Fyrestrom]

Well, my card is so old that it is beyond its service life according to Creative. I don't trust the drivers I installed because they detect my card as something other than it is. I am sure I will find another computer that needs my old sound card so its not a big deal to me.