Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) User Reviews
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"Bogus CNET"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
NONE NONE NONE
Cons
your not giving me the driver your try'n to get me to download programs I do not want cause they (by Experiance) only cause more problems to deal with even if they are a "30 day free trial"
Summary
they don't fix the problem until you Pay for the Full Package - then you gotta remove them IF you even know how (CMOS) editing - you even make me give a star wher no star is desered and I doubt this will be in the reviews or post for very long before you remove it
why do I waste my time with you - CNET - or rather why did you just waste over 1/2 hour or more of my time. NO Thanks giving to you -
"#1 choice in audio drivers"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
this driver worked for me on my hp laptop, which had SoundMAX as the default driver. I found problems with SoundMAX and I switched to Realtek, and it was a wise choice.
Cons
-none.....
Summary
If you are looking for an audio driver for your pc, try this one first. Should it not work (for some bizzarre reason) try something else, maybe C-media
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"Accurate download! Works for most generic Audio Driver!"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
Works like expected.
Cons
No cons, works as advertised.
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"Download was ok have not had any problems."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
Free dowload of latest drivers.
Cons
You cannot see if there is any improvement from previous drivers?
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"LIARS. Listed as FREE...ITS NOT!!!"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
I am sick of giving out my personal information to companies posing as free until they get your info and waste your time....
Cons
SUCKS!!!!!
Summary
Be up front. If you are scamming to get $$ & info, say so! Stop advertising as free!!!
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"Did not work with XP."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
None. This thing is dangerous.
Cons
This thing forced a reboot of my system since XP considered it dangerous saying it could cause substantial harm. Microsoft displayed a warning that it did not pass its logo test for use with XP. This is yet another sign this thing is dangerous
Summary
Totally bad experience. Makes me question CNET as a download provider.
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"Easy to install and never had any problem."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
AC'97 and HD Audio Drivers give awesome sound quality. You can choose the environment and music type from Sound Manager according to your preferences.
Cons
Cons??? None!
Summary
Excellent Product! No conflict, no viruses, no spywares... totally safe!
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"Using these for 4 years--Never a problem"
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
Consistency and ne'er a crash! I could recommend without hesitation from my experience. No crashes or conflicts!
Cons
None to speak of.
Summary
An overall great set of Drivers. No problems, and never a conflict with any other drivers or devices
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"Blah blah blah."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
..............
Cons
While trying to install this, my computer restart itself and the problem was not solved.
Summary
Don't download it.
I believe most of the comments on here are fake and are posted in favor of the download to fool people into downloading software that has viruses on it and will crash their computer.
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"Didn't work for me."
Version: Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 (10/01/2008)
Pros
No Pros from me -
Cons
Installation would be 99% complete and my system would shutdown.
Summary
I was directed to this download for my specific Dell Dimension, after I had to reinstall XP due to a bad hard drive. There definitely was some incompatibility with my PC.
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