SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC for Windows

User Reviews

• Works on Dell Vostro 1400 upgraded from Win XP to Win 7

  1VolklskierOctober 27, 2014

  Pros

  I upgraded my system because XP is no longer supported. After installing Win 7, I had NO sound. The system said everything having to do with sound was working. Nope. I installed this driver (R167846) after removing the original Dell driver (R171789) which wouldn't work with Win 7. This one WORKS!!

  Cons

  No cons that I've found so far.

  Summary

  This driver is supposed to be for a system with Win Vista. Well, it works with Win 7 also. If you've upgraded from XP to Win 7, and you have no sound, you gotta try this driver. It worked for me and there are no issues!

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• Works on a Dell Inspiron 1420 Windows 7

  rvalens2January 6, 2013

  Pros

  Works as advertised and sounds pretty good.

  Cons

  It really doesn't have any. If it works for you it's great; if not, then of course you'll be unhappy. I hope it's the former and not the latter for you.

  Summary

  After upgrading my Dell Inspiron 1420 from Vista to Windows 7 the audio on my laptop was no longer working. I went to the Dell website and downloaded the latest Sigmatel audio driver. It immediately kicked out an error indicating the driver was the wrong one for my computer. Frustrated, I decided to search around the internet and thank goodness I found this one here (version R167846.EXE 9/20/2007). I downloaded and installed it and my PCs audio is now working perfectly! You would think the newer Dell approved version (version R171789.exe from 12/20/2007) would work, but it doesn't. Down grade to this older version and it will more than likely work for you. By the way, the older R167846.EXE Sigmatel Audio Driver is on the Dell website, I just overlooked it, just click on previous versions link. Please note: There are four versions available at the Dell website. So, if you're having problems with your Sigmatel audio driver, I would try them all.

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• This does not work for windows xp. I need help!

  tribeuny27July 12, 2012

  Pros

  It does download and seems to work

  Cons

  doesnt work on xp

  Summary

  If anyone can walk me through how to obtain the drivers I NEED ON A DELL latitude d420 feel free to drop me a line

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• Performs flawlessly

  wboykinJanuary 9, 2012

  Pros

  No problem installing. Just works.

  Cons

  No cons to mention.

  Summary

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• Didn't worked on mine from WIndows Vista to Windows 7

  aotea_roanzAugust 23, 2011

  Pros

  Simple installation!

  Cons

  Didn't worked when I upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7

  Summary

  I just recently upgraded my DELL XPOS M1530 and I have a sound problem where there is no sound coming out from the speakers. I downloaded this from CNET and didn't work on mine. Any of you guys can help me, that would be much appreciated

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• after loading this i lost all sound

  steve0215March 19, 2011

  Pros

  none for me

  Cons

  I don't know what is wrong with my Vista Home premium that this should happen but this is the second time. The first time ti thought it was a fluke.

  Summary

  I had to restore my system to prior to the codec update.

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• AWESOME - You guys & gals ROCK

  Dogstar_59November 22, 2010

  Pros

  1.5 hours on line with Dell about XP to W7 Upgrade & NO HELP; found this download in 5 minutes, loaded, rebooted in 2 minutes & had full sound back up and blasting

  Cons

  No Problemo's from this platform

  Summary

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• No luck with Sony VGN-AR590E

  Bidibob2October 17, 2010

  Pros

  If it worked, I'd be ecstatic because my HDMI digital 5.1 audio hasn't worked for 5 months since the Sony update.

  Cons

  Attempted installation however an error prevented installation from completing ("ExitError: Error = Device Object not present, restart the system and run setup again.") I restarted and ran setup again, same problem. Any help would be appreciated!

  Summary

  Others have had success with this, so there must be something I'm missing. I've also tried updating the driver directly using the INF file but I receive a Windows error message stating "A device attached to the system is not functioning."

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• good....and very nice

  king65416September 28, 2010

  Pros

  good....and very nice

  Cons

  good....and very nice

  Summary

  good....and very nice

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• Worked the First time in about a year

  cdberkmanAugust 18, 2010

  Pros

  I have a Sony VGN-FZ460E. After Upgrading to Windows 7, HDMI Audio did not work. I had to use external speakers.

  Cons

  None at all

  Summary

  Finally after almost a year, WITHOUT Sony support, these drivers worked like a champ. Bottom line. You willl have to downgrade your driver to get this to work. I tried the Vista Drivers for sony but they did not work. These are Older drivers from Dell, and they work for my Sony. Who would think. Thanks CNET

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