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From Realtek Semiconductor:
Realtek AC'97 Drivers & Applications. The package includes: Driver/Application Setup Program; RtlRack for Win98/Me/2000/XP and AvRack for Win95/NT4; Realtek Sound Effect Manager. DirectX 8 is required to enable advanced features.
Version A4.06 updates Realtek 3D engine and makes changes to special custom settings.
What's new in this version: Version A4.06 includes updated Realtek 3D engine and makes changes to special custom settings.
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All versions:
3.7 starsout of 338 votes
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Current version:
3.6 starsout of 97 votes
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"A MUST FOR THE REALTEK AUDIO CARD"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
EVERYTHING. EASY TO INSTALL, SUPER EFFFECTIVE, AND FREE.
Cons
NONE THAT I AM AWARE ABOUT...
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"If this fails with Win 98 try Via Vinyl AC 97 Driver"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
It either works or it doesn't. In this case it didn't, so no Pros.
Cons
The driver was needed for on-board sound on a Asus K8V-MX motherboard running windows '98 SE (as an experiment) This driver, like several others, includng the Soundmax would not work. However the Via Vinyl AC'97 Codec Combo driver did work.
Summary
Via Vinyl AC'97 Codec Combo here: http://download.cnet.com/VIA-Vinyl-AC-97-Codec-Combo-Driver/3000-2120_4-10163027.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing
Updated on Dec 27, 2011
Updated on Dec 27, 2011Via Vinyl AC'97 Codec Combo here: http://download.cnet.com/VIA-Vinyl-AC-97-Codec-Combo-Driver/3000-2120_4-10163027.html?tag=dropDownForm;productListing -
"excellent,did exactly as I wanted"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
working perfectly
Cons
nothing Ican find
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"Audio on laptop sounded slow & lower in pitch."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
easy to use
Cons
No Cons experienced
Summary
These drivers fix the problem.
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"Works Great"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
This helped me tremendously after recovering my laptop
Cons
Icon in the taskbar
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"I never got it to work"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
Easy to use, and gave me the link from which I eventually downloaded.
Cons
Did not work from CNET
Summary
I downloaded from CNET, tried to run it and nothing would work. I tried several times (with fresh downloads), then determined that what I had downloaded here was a special installer which was supposed to get a guaranteed malware-free download and install--if your server was not too loaded. If it did not function, the recommendation was to go to the original manufacturer's site (link given) and download from there. I did so and installed OK.
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"bad software for me"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
i cant see process in my computer
Cons
..toooooo bad
Summary
itz not working in my pc..... after installing half of that software pc restarting...
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"It works for me"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
installs easily
Cons
none to report
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"Easy installation."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
Nice job!!!
Cons
Nothing....
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"Brilliant.Sorted out after virus attack."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
So very easy to install and use. Once installed it just lets you play 'til your satisfied, then keeps on doing it. Changeable for different areas and sound systems.
Cons
Maybe too many options that you just can't leave alone just in case there is one better than the one you have chosen. You can waste a lot of time 'playing'
Summary
Sorted my sound system after a virus attack that undid all my settings. Some settings were easier to re-install than others and thanks to Realtek the sound card driver was a doddle. I have no hesitation in telling others about its ease of use
Downside is the amount of options you can play with. You can spend a lot of time trying to improve on your settings.
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