What is aoxdxipl.ax?

[elbib908]

Hello!

I do not know very much about computers. However, I am learning many interesting things from this site.

Question - aoxdxipl.ax -  system says - enabled but not working properly. What is it and how would I fix it?

Question - I ran a dxdiag (learned that here). When I did the test, a box popped up - Your sound card does not support hardware buffering. Sounds will only playback from software buffers. - What does this mean?

Thanks - elbib

computer info - system (2000 Prof.), Direct X version 8.1

[Raptor]

aoxdxipl.ax

Seems like a driver to me, did you uninstall/install drivers for any hardware component lately?

I am not too knowledgeable regarding soundcards, but if you have not yet done so, return to your DXdiag soundtab and then proceed to Direct-X functions.

From there, move the Acceleration of hardware sound slider to 'full acceleration'

This might solve the problem of your sound card not supporting hardware buffering.

Normally, this should allready be at 'Full acceleration'

[elbib908]

I did as you suggested, but the same box came up.

The following were in the note section of the sound test.

- The file viaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Window Hardware Quality Labs. You may be able to get a signed driver from the manufactuer of the hardware device.

- DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.

Is having something 'SIGNED' important?

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

I am not very familiair with 'signed' drivers but it does not affect performance in any way.

I believe this is Direct-X way of showing you that problems might occur because the driver manufacturer did not test them properly with that version of Direct-X.

Correct me if I am wrong.

[elbib908]

About the 'SIGNED' thing - I'll take your word for it!

About the aoxdxipl.ax - Would you happen to know what driver it is? Do you know what those letters stand for? I haven't unintalled anything. I hope!

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

I cannot tell you specifically what type of driver it is..

Judging from the websites that google has showed me as a search result it seems concern a USB port driver or device.

[elbib908]

Thanks, Raptor.

I will look into things regarding USB ports.

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

Perhaps you can recall when this file first showed up? Do  you have programs running certain programs?

Do you require it for something?

[elbib908]

I came to this site hoping to find out why I have terrible  sound when I play movies (DVD's) on my computer.

I started reading some of the posts and began poking around my system looking and checking things out when I saw it. I thought maybe it could be the cause of my sound problem.

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

What type of soundcard do you have installed?

Did you install the proper drivers?

[elbib908]

VIA - I think. (Looked under Sounds & Multimedia in Control Panel)

The computer was given to me. How can I check?

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

Either go through the paperwork that you (assumably) got with the computer or open the case, unplug the power, demagnetize your hands and move out the soundcard. See if there's a name or a number printed on it. Or perhaps a sticker.

Unless you have an onboard soundcard, in which case you could perhaps see what kind of soundcard it is by inspecting your mainboard or going through the BIOS.

Did the person who sold/gave you that PC not supply you with any CD's or diskettes you haven't used yet? If so, please inspect them.

This might help solve your sound problem, I donot know if your aoxdxipl.ax error has to do with your soundcard.

Also, when and how did your sound degrade?

[elbib908]

My husband gave me the computer. I will ask him. I was hoping it was something I could fix on my own, but I think I better turn it over to him and watch.

I want to thank you very much for your help. I have learned a lot from this site.

Thanks - elbib

[Raptor]

Come back if you have more questions.

[elbib908]

Thank you. I will.

Thanks - elbib