SoundBlaster Software won't install

Raggyroller · 07-27-2004, 09:35 PM

Hi again.........
I've eventually got the computer to recognise my soundcard after a Win98SE re-install(SoundBlaster Live! Platinum - early version), and I'm actually obtaining sound...
BUT...
Every time I try to install the SoundBlaster software from the CD, it either fails to initialise, throws up errors and faults, or just crashes the machine!!!
I've tried attacking it from various angles..... autorun, and exploring the CD for setup files, but just as it looks as if it's going to start copying files.. the whole thing dies on me!!!!
Is this a software problem, or perhaps a computer problem????
Where else can I go to get a copy of the sofware that'll activate the soundcard with all its facilities????
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raggy.

**Praetor** · 07-27-2004, 09:49 PM

1. Check the memory for problems
2. You get the sofware from the soundblaster site

Grimulus · 07-27-2004, 09:53 PM

Doesn't sound like a computer problem. Of course there are always files that don't like to intertwine. I've seen this happen on another comp where it wouldn't install without a 98SE cd. Of course this isn't your problem, but creative doesn't make the best software and it seems the software doesn't like anything but itself if you know what i mean. I would run a check disk to see if that might clear up some problems, it's worked for me. If not contact creative.

(actually don't they are terrible to get on the phone). Just put in the error number and message you get and google search it, someone way smarter than me probably figured it out. and do what praetor said.

Raggyroller · 07-28-2004, 12:34 AM

Cheers fellas...... I'll press on with your suggestions. :-)

07-27-2004, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raggyroller New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13	SoundBlaster Software won't install Hi again......... I've eventually got the computer to recognise my soundcard after a Win98SE re-install(SoundBlaster Live! Platinum - early version), and I'm actually obtaining sound... BUT... Every time I try to install the SoundBlaster software from the CD, it either fails to initialise, throws up errors and faults, or just crashes the machine!!! I've tried attacking it from various angles..... autorun, and exploring the CD for setup files, but just as it looks as if it's going to start copying files.. the whole thing dies on me!!!! Is this a software problem, or perhaps a computer problem???? Where else can I go to get a copy of the sofware that'll activate the soundcard with all its facilities???? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! Raggy.

07-27-2004, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	1. Check the memory for problems 2. You get the sofware from the soundblaster site __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

07-27-2004, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grimulus Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 22 Posts: 456	Doesn't sound like a computer problem. Of course there are always files that don't like to intertwine. I've seen this happen on another comp where it wouldn't install without a 98SE cd. Of course this isn't your problem, but creative doesn't make the best software and it seems the software doesn't like anything but itself if you know what i mean. I would run a check disk to see if that might clear up some problems, it's worked for me. If not contact creative.(actually don't they are terrible to get on the phone). Just put in the error number and message you get and google search it, someone way smarter than me probably figured it out. and do what praetor said. __________________ XFX 680i LT E6600 @ 3.6ghz eVGA 8800GTS Crucial Ballistix PC6400 X-Fi Platinum Corsair HX620 560gb - 320WD + 2x120 Seagate Barracuda(sata) Stacker case Proc & NB are watercooled.

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07-28-2004, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raggyroller New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13	Cheers fellas...... I'll press on with your suggestions. :-)