Re: Sound Card Compatibility for windows XP

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From: JAX (slipnslide_at_guesswhat.not)
Date: 02/27/04


Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 01:22:22 -0700

I have SoundBlaster Live 5.1 and XP Pro. I have no problem with it. If you
install XP drivers, you should be satisfied with it. One thing I found out
though, if you are playing anything through Media Player, disable the MP
equalizer. If you don't, the sound is real fuzzy.

LOL, JAX

"Angel" <yankee1730@aol.com> wrote in message
news:2feb01c3fd07$b2733940$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I am about to buy a sound card for my PC. But I am
> searching the best quality without causing any problems
> w./my Operating System (Windows XP Pro). looking at the
> web I'd found out the best Manufactured and the best
> quality is creative Sound Blaster. But I'd read a lot of
> complains with Windows XP user. THIS IS THE MESSAGES:
> 1 "OK in Win98 but utterly diabolical stability in XP,
> and keeps crashing windows XP Pro [Supporting dual
> processor.)"
> 2.-It isn't compatible with Windows XP! The installation
> will crash if you try to install it.
> 3.-"Very good, except for Windows XP"
> Before to buy it i wish some one can help me with this.
> to buy the best for my PC as Windows XP user
> I would appreciated



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