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Realtek HD ALC 880 Audio CODECs R2.18 for Windows Vista (32/64 bits)

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Date: March 10, 2009
File Size: 32.6 MB
OS Support: Windows Vista
Downloads: 558

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Driver Installation/Removal Procedure For Realtek High Definition Audio Codec:
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<<< For Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7 x86/x64 Driver >>>
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Setup Driver at first time:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Before installing the Realtek HD Audio Drivers, Press the
[Cancel] button if Windows detect the Multimedia Audio device.
Step 2. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 3. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to continue the procedure. If the Windows popup
"Digital Signature Not Found" message, press [Yes] to continue the
installation.
Step 4. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.
Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 2. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to continue the procedure. If the Windows popup
"Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software" message,
press "Install this driver software anyway" to continue the installation.
Step 3. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.
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Update Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Follow Step 2,3,4 described in [Setup at first time] above to complete
the procedure.
Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Run setup.exe, it will remove the original driver in your system.
Step 2. Click "Next" to remove the original audio driver in your system.
Step 3. Once after the original driver removed , reboot the computer.
Step 4. Please go back to the new driver package after computer restarted.
Step 5. Run setup.exe, it will install the new audio driver then.
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Remove Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Go to Start\Settings\Control Panel.
Step 2. Select [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select "Realtek HD Audio Drivers" and press [Change/Remove]
button.
Step 4. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 5. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.
Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Go to Start\Settings\Control Panel.
Step 2. Select [Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select [Programs and Features] icon.
Step 4. Select "Realtek HD Audio Drivers" and press [uninstall] button.
Step 5. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 6. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.

Note: Before proceeding with your driver installation we suggest you make sure you are installing the latest version available and for the appropriate model/revision and Operating System. We strongly suggest following 'readme' instructions for installing drivers when available. Often restarting your system will be necessary for the new driver to become active and start functioning properly.

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