Installing X-Fi - Install all software on disc or just drivers

[IndyJaws]

Does the default install of the X-Fi package end up with a bunch of crap that most people will never use (and potentially hurt performance with unnecessary background processes)? Would I be better off just installing the driver instead? Or is that not an option? (Haven't received card yet.)

Thanks in advance?

 

[Ichigo]

It's possible. You'll end up with a Creative Audio Console that can handle the most important settings. Make sure to disable the useless services that install though. There will be 3 of them.

 

[imported_Imp]

I have the basic install. Like Ichigo said, you may want to check out the extra processes it adds, I care but don't want to do anything about it. Best idea is use the custom install as you can pick and choose what you want. THX console might be useful, but if your speakers are any good, you can manually adjust their levels.

 

[FreedomGUNDAM]

I justed installed the drivers and no other applications for my X-Fi

 

[John]

Download the latest driver and install, then reboot when prompted.

Insert the X-Fi cd and do a custom install, select the main consoles (game, entertainment, audio creation) which should be the first selection box and uncheck everything else, then start the install.

Install the X-Fi mode changer

 

[IndyJaws]

Originally posted by: John
Download the latest driver and install, then reboot when prompted.

Insert the X-Fi cd and do a custom install, select the main consoles (game, entertainment, audio creation) which should be the first selection box and uncheck everything else, then start the install.

Install the X-Fi mode changer

Great info - thanks! I especially like the look of the X-Fi mode changer.

One more quick question for anyone reading this...will be building my new PC this weekend. All the components are in except for the sound card. Should I just leave the onboard sound of my mobo active and let Windows detect it when I install it, then uninstall the drivers and deactivate in my BIOS when I put in the card? Or, should I just go ahead and deactivate onboard sound at the beginning to keep the Windows install clean and deal with silence for a few days?