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    Problem with my sz680 regarding SP1

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by thisisricardo, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. thisisricardo

    thisisricardo Notebook Guru

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    Ok, so today windows update shows me an optional update, which is this one.

    IDT - Audio - IDT High Definition Audio CODEC

    So I figured I should install it because it may be one of my problematic drivers. The installation was successfull. however, when I restarted my computer (required by the update), my speakers no longer work, the volume icon in my taskbar shows an "x" on it, and if i click it it says "no audio output device is installed". I tried playing songs but no sound comes out. The thing is that after the restart, SP1 showed up in WU, but since my speakers don't work, i dont know what to do...should I update even though my speakers don't work? will the SP1 fix the issue? or should I system restore and install it again? Any suggestions are appreciated. thanks in advance.
     
    thisisricardo, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. K.L.

    K.L. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Same problem here with the same laptop.

    I rolled back to the previous driver because I read somewhere that Microsoft pulled SP1 back again due to another bug and I need my music more than a SP.
     
    K.L., Apr 30, 2008
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  3. karimnacer

    karimnacer Notebook Consultant

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    It's simple just do the update then reinstall bach the sigmatel audio drivers located at C:\Windows\DRIVERS\
    It's that simple :)
     
    karimnacer, Apr 30, 2008
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  4. thisisricardo

    thisisricardo Notebook Guru

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    I might just do that, but how safe is that? I mean since its a problematic driver, won't it cause issues later on after the installation?
     
    thisisricardo, May 1, 2008
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