Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows Vista / Windows 7)

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This package provides the latest AC'97 audio codec drivers for your Realtek embedded sound system. It includes a setup program and drivers for Vista and Windows 7.

Pros
- Provides latest AC'97 codec updates.
- Includes driver setup program.
- Supports Vista 32-bit and 64-bit.
- Supports Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit.
Cons
- Limited to AC'97 codecs only.
- No support for newer Windows versions mentioned.

Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows Vista / Windows 7)

Used Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows Vista / Windows 7) for Windows?

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 25, 2009

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 6.0.1.6305

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,920,529

Downloads Last Week: 24

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User Reviews

3.8/5

17 User Votes

how this driver work??
TheRyryMarch 18, 2011
Pros
I already finished the instalation and still having an error after restarting
Cons
I can't use this driver as a default device..why??are this driver only updating the realtek HD or it can be use as a default device??
Summary
somebody pliss tell how this driver work and how to use it???
Don't they test software before releasing it?
PatrickJohnQuinnMarch 10, 2011
Pros
Got it working - eventually
Cons
Windows 7 64 bit. I ran setup as an administrator, it kept saying that it cannot verify the publisher, and asks permission to continue. Then it did iot again.. and again...
Summary
EVENTUALLY got there... DON'T GIVE UP!
Manually Install is quicker then clicking ok 40 times.
tillman_james87February 18, 2011
Pros
Drivers are fine read bottom line
Cons
read bottom line
Summary
The bottom line is this. If the driver installation program itself is giving you problems then it would just be simpler and faster to do a manual install. Follow these steps if you are logged in with administrator rights. Right click on computer and go into device manager. From there find the drop down tree for your sound controller. Expand the tree and right click on your sound device and select update driver. Select search my computer. Go into your drivers folder and find and select the appropriate folder I.E. "select Vista for Vista and 7 32 bit or select Vista64 if you have a 64bit version of either operation system. If you want to see if your operating system is 64 bit or not go into system properties and view it. Which can be seen by right clicking on computer and selecting properties. Your summary should come up along with some other things. Not being lazy and letting a simple application who's only job is to copy the drivers and give you the stupid looking realtek gui, which frankly I prefer to go without. Hope this gave you all some insight.
Flawless sound, slight problems
nickcool9999October 7, 2010
Pros
Sound works. It's truly amazing!
Cons
Duhm. You have to allow the driver to access your computer EXACTLY 20 times.
Summary
You have to allow the driver to access your computer EXACTLY 20 times, each warning 20 seconds away. People think this is an endless loop, but in reality, it's just a VERY LONG loop. Download this driver if you have the patience to wait 3 1/2 minutes for a driver to go through a begin phase.
Did the Trick
soulebenJune 7, 2010
Pros
Easy No problemo Fixed my sound :P
Cons
I had to right click Run as administrator b4 running? (Win7) People are in that endless loop cause they dont do that!
Summary
Worked a treat, run as administrator from desktop.
TaysiderRegionMay 19, 2010
Pros
Once you know to run as administrator..........easy
Cons
none that i can think of
Summary
saved me buying new sound card when all i needed was this driver
It isn't an endless loop
vmlinuxzMay 8, 2010
Pros
I don't like ham
Cons
Sam I am.
Summary
It just takes like 40 times of clicking it, and is horribly annoying, but it does get through eventually. Good luck folks.
It worked great
okleftoversFebruary 27, 2010
Pros
It downloaded great, in a short amount of time, and it got my audio going on my windows 7.
Cons
After you download. You do after find the file to open and install it.
Summary
Bottom of the line is it gets your audio going without charging you money.
Big problems with this driver.
randylgJanuary 25, 2010
Pros
None. It won't install.
Cons
Starts to install, then Win7 says it can't verify the publisher, I click install anyway and a few seconds later the same message comes back that it can't verify the publisher. Clicked on this maybe 50 times. Same result.
Summary
Don't know if it is a problem with the installer software or Win7. But somebody needs to read these reviews and get their act together either at Microsoft or Realtek.
Works Fine on my PC
Vegeta_3390January 24, 2010
Pros
Works Fine on my PC. Just install it.
Cons
I don't think there is any.
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Developer’s Description

By Realtek Semiconductor

Update your embedded sound from Realtek to the latest AC'97 codec.

Realtek AC'97 audio driver package. The package includes: driver setup program, drivers for Vista/Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit editions.