Do i need new sound? if so which?

[Weenus]

Ok i have an Audigy 2 sound card, and i recently reformatted my comp.
When windows starts up it detects something is in the pci slot when i look in device manager and it also says there is a multimedia audio controller, these both have the !'s next to them so they dont work.

When i dl the audigy 2 drivers and try to install them it says i dont have an audigy 2....

Iv tried everything under the sun, reformatted again, disableing onboard audio, changing pci slots, u name it...

I heard that in order to install a soundblaster card you need to have the orginal disk, unfortunately i bought it OEM over 6 months ago and i lost it.... =/
I dont know if thats true

I dont know if thats the prob or if my card just happened to die at the same time i reformatted, but if i havta get new card then im willing...

Im a gamer and i listen to mp3's, i was thinking about getting the audigy 2 zs what would you suggest if you think my card is busted???

ty in advance =)

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Weenus
When i dl the audigy 2 drivers and try to install them it says i dont have an audigy 2....


I heard that in order to install a soundblaster card you need to have the orginal disk, unfortunately i bought it OEM over 6 months ago and i lost it.... =/
I dont know if thats true =)

Its true, you need the disc.

 

[Weenus]

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Maybe try the kx drivers?

 

[Weenus]

any idea on how to get one?
please
Id rather not spend another 100$ if i dont have to...

Im gonna call their support today and ask for one, but since i bought it OEM and a pretty long time ago i have a feeling theyll brush me off....

 

[wpshooter]

Weenus:

Yes, according to what I see from the Creative Labs website, you are going to need the originial CD to do the initial install of the drivers. I thought, I remembered this, since I have several Creative Labs sound cards in my machines. Maybe you can call them & see if they will send you a replacement for your "DAMAGED" CD. I have found them to be pretty cooperative when I have called them in the past.

Good luck.

 

[wpshooter]

Weenus:

Yes, according to what I see from the Creative Labs website, you are going to need the originial CD to do the initial install of the drivers. I thought, I remembered this, since I have several Creative Labs sound cards in my machines. Maybe you can call them & see if they will send you a replacement for your "DAMAGED" CD. I have found them to be pretty cooperative when I have called them in the past.

Good luck.

SORRY MACHINE LOCKED UP.

 

[Weenus]

Originally posted by: wpshooter
Weenus:

Yes, according to what I see from the Creative Labs website, you are going to need the originial CD to do the initial install of the drivers. I thought, I remembered this, since I have several Creative Labs sound cards in my machines. Maybe you can call them & see if they will send you a replacement for your "DAMAGED" CD. I have found them to be pretty cooperative when I have called them in the past.

Good luck.

LOL ok ill ask for a replacement for my damaged cd thx alot!

 

[Oyeve]

I have an Audigy 2 ZS. Do you think the disc would work for your card? I would burn you a disc at no charge.

 

[Weenus]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
I have an Audigy 2 ZS. Do you think the disc would work for your card? I would burn you a disc at no charge.

Im not sure if it would work or not, thats very nice of you to offer but i already ordered one from them, costing me 8$, 5 for the cd and 3 for shipping?! o well ty anywayz...