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Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003)

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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 stars

    out of 338 votes

    • 5 star: 121
    • 4 star: 115
    • 3 star: 35
    • 2 star: 10
    • 1 star: 57
  • Current version:

    3.6 stars

    out of 97 votes

    • 5 star: 33
    • 4 star: 35
    • 3 star: 8
    • 2 star: 3
    • 1 star: 18
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  • 5.0 stars

    "A MUST FOR THE REALTEK AUDIO CARD"

    January 1, 2012  |   By eddy2304

    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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  • 2.0 stars

    "If this fails with Win 98 try Via Vinyl AC 97 Driver"

    December 27, 2011  |   By Charlieh--2008

    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



    Updated on Dec 27, 2011

    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

    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

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  • 5.0 stars

    "excellent,did exactly as I wanted"

    December 23, 2011  |   By kirkcud

    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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  • 4.0 stars

    "Audio on laptop sounded slow & lower in pitch."

    December 13, 2011  |   By Wiliam Massey

    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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  • 5.0 stars

    "Works Great"

    November 20, 2011  |   By derrickty

    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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  • 1.0 stars

    "I never got it to work"

    October 8, 2011  |   By Zebiii

    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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  • 1.0 stars

    "bad software for me"

    October 3, 2011  |   By isu_123

    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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  • 4.0 stars

    "It works for me"

    August 15, 2011  |   By Lee Koo (ADMIN)

    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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  • 4.0 stars

    "Easy installation."

    August 4, 2011  |   By jennife34

    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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  • 5.0 stars

    "Brilliant.Sorted out after virus attack."

    July 17, 2011  |   By knownowt

    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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