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    Sound in Windows XP X64bits Gateway 6860fx

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by calj17, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. calj17

    calj17 Notebook Geek

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    I would like to use windows xp x64 bits cause windows xp 32 bits is olny able to use 3gb of the 4gb that my gateway 6860fx notebook has. The problem is with the sound driver, all the other drivers will work ok but i olny saw at the internet a guide teaching how to use sound at xp 32 bits because of the idt highdef sound support sp2 packge support. Can you guys teach me a way of activating sound at windows xp x64 bits at my gateway 6860fx_ thanks
     
    calj17, Aug 9, 2008
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    DxJustin Notebook Consultant

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    I'm having a similar problem except I'm using Vista x64. I just re-installed the OS because I added a second HDD (320GB WD) in a RAID 0 config (I always have to tinker ;) ). I did the Gateway Recovery Center driver and app cds but I can't get the IDT control panel and the actual driver to install and when I go to the gateway webpage it only has the driver for Vista x32 and I can't get t to work. Any suggestions or possibly a link to a download page for IDT for Vista x64 because the message on IDT's page said that they leave all of the drivers for the OEM to handle(figures). Thanks.
     
    DxJustin, Aug 10, 2008
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    DxJustin Notebook Consultant

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    I was able to get mine to work by disabling UAC, Windows Firewall, and Windows Defender. Tried install process and it worked like a charm. All these new security features can be a real hassle sometimes.
     
    DxJustin, Aug 11, 2008
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    You should just stick with vista. Why do people insist on using XP?
     
    TechEnthusiast, Aug 12, 2008
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