Multimedia driver

caramba · 04-12-2006, 10:36 PM

I am having trouble with my multimedia driver. It seems I'm not able to play sounds; only system sounds. Please excuse me for not being capable of solving this on my own.

When trying to play music in winamp I get the following error message:

Quote:

Bad DirectSound driver. Please install proper drivers or select another device in configuration. Error code: 88780078

When trying to play anything with music/sound, I hear nothing. Not all applications provide an error message, but I hope this one is somewhat helpful.

I have no idea where my installation CDs are. Is there anywhere I can find and download the driver I need? And what information about my computer do you need to be able to help me? Tell me and I'll post it as soon as possible.(Yes, I have seen questions 101)

Again I apologize for not knowing what I probably should have known.

Motoxrdude · 04-12-2006, 10:41 PM

What sound card to you have?

caramba · 04-12-2006, 11:03 PM

I do believe it is an integrated sound card. MPU-401, can this be right? My computer tells me "unknown" for many of my drivers.

caramba · 04-13-2006, 01:25 PM

Hovedkort (=motherboard) ID 10/06/2004-Springdale-G-6A79APANC-00
Hovedkort Epox EP-4PGM2I

Enhetsbeskrivelse Type
Realtek ALC655 @ Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3] PCI

I'm sorry if this isn't the information you need. My computer skills are limited to Excel and macros

youtin · 04-13-2006, 01:49 PM

If you need drivers, try http://drivermagic.com and do a search there. They've got almost any driver you need (for free too!).

If you don't know exactly what drivers you need, go to http://driveragent.com and get a free scan. It'll tell you if you have any bad/outdated drivers and offer driver downloads (for a price). If you're like me who doesn't have the money to shell out, just copy and paste the name of the driver and do a search at drivermagic.com

By the way, the driveragent scan only works with Internet Explorer. Just make sure that you do a spyware scan after that so you can be sure that driveragent doesn't leave any (nasty) traces.

Side Note: I used IE to surf the net for 5 minutes, did an Adaware scan after, and came up with 5 critical objects

That's why I'm always careful when using IE.

caramba · 04-13-2006, 02:29 PM

Thank you! Problem solved

04-12-2006, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-12-2006, 11:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
caramba New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	I do believe it is an integrated sound card. MPU-401, can this be right? My computer tells me "unknown" for many of my drivers. Last edited by caramba; 04-13-2006 at 01:25 PM.

04-13-2006, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
caramba New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Hovedkort (=motherboard) ID 10/06/2004-Springdale-G-6A79APANC-00 Hovedkort Epox EP-4PGM2I Enhetsbeskrivelse Type Realtek ALC655 @ Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3] PCI I'm sorry if this isn't the information you need. My computer skills are limited to Excel and macros Last edited by caramba; 04-13-2006 at 01:34 PM.

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04-13-2006, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
youtin Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere in Asia... Posts: 257	If you need drivers, try http://drivermagic.com and do a search there. They've got almost any driver you need (for free too!). If you don't know exactly what drivers you need, go to http://driveragent.com and get a free scan. It'll tell you if you have any bad/outdated drivers and offer driver downloads (for a price). If you're like me who doesn't have the money to shell out, just copy and paste the name of the driver and do a search at drivermagic.com By the way, the driveragent scan only works with Internet Explorer. Just make sure that you do a spyware scan after that so you can be sure that driveragent doesn't leave any (nasty) traces. Side Note: I used IE to surf the net for 5 minutes, did an Adaware scan after, and came up with 5 critical objects That's why I'm always careful when using IE.

04-13-2006, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
caramba New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	Thank you! Problem solved