Went to sound drivers for xp and based on my computer specs was prompted to download & install C-MEDIA driver 9739 .
Under Sound and Audio Devices Hardware :
C-Media AC97 Audio Device
Audio Codecs
Legacy Audio Drivers
Media Control Devices
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Video Codecs
All of the above are working properly .
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller:
Yellow conflict symbol ; " this device cannot start " ( code 10 )
Tried to update driver via automatic update & got the following message :
" not installed - windows can not find the necessary softwear "
Does this mean i need to try re-installing the audio controller package and if so where do i go to get it . Softwear patch.com has a download pkg but warns that these are generic drivers and best option is to download from MB manufacture . But does that mean VIA Technologies or Biostar ? Seems like i have been down this slippery slope before