Re: Anyone here use a Leadtek Deluxe TV tuner?

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Glad you got it working Paul. I was using the same versions as you and it
took two nights to get it working right.

Ted

"Paul" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:do5b7s$9dg$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Yup.
>
> I downloaded the 010605 version of the
> PVR program, and the latest version of the
> drivers. And voila the TV and FM tuner work.
>
> So, yup, the latest version of the drivers
> are definitely the wrong version, for the
> latest version of the PVR program.
>
> (For the Deluxe).
>
> The latest drivers (for the Deluxe) are
> missing something, that the latest PVR program
> has got / is looking for.
>
> To test this, I installed the latest version PVR program over the one that
> works, and the FM was dead again.
>
> It came up with the previous error I posted.
>
> However, the latest version of the PVR (which
> is the same as the Expert, (which is in another PC here). and the latest
> version of the drivers, for the Expert do work.
>
>
>
>
> That error I posted earlier doesnt appear
> "Charlie Tame" <charlie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uBpt31DBGHA.984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I think you have it right, the drivers and software don't agree.
>
> As for NVIDIA drivers from the update site I have found they are identical
> to the drivers supplied by NVIDIA, and the latest drivers from either site
> don't like my older GEForce II.
>
> I also have a game or two that insists my drivers are out of date and that
> the game won't function properly with them, but it works fine until I try
> the new drivers then things are broken :)
>
> Same games run fine under XP Pro but fail on W2003 (Dual boot, same
> hardware) and this is quite independent of the drivers in use. Just
> because
> the makers tell you later drivers "Should" be better doesn't mean that
> they
> are :)
>
> Charlie
>
> "Paul" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:do4pio$9b4$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>I dont trust windows drivers, for
>> things like tuner.
>>
>> As some drivers, from the windowsupdate site
>> especially, screw things up! (ie: Nvidia drivers).
>>
>> The drivers work fine, for the TV tuner, its just the
>> FM side that wont work (no drivers get installed for it).
>>
>> I did install the drivers before I installed the PVR program. And I
>> turned
>> the AV program off.
>>
>> I havent tried safe mode yet.
>>
>> I have a feeling the latest version of the PVR
>> program has something different in it
>> (for the FM tuner program), that
>> the latest version of the drivers hasn't got.
>>
>> I'll try your way Ted. I'll delete the drivers
>> and cancel on reboot. Are you using the
>> latest version of the program and latest drivers
>> Ted?
>>
>> Whatever u do, DON'T use the uninstall
>> tool off the leadtek site. It'll delete 1/2 of
>> device manager lol. Well it did here.
>>
>> It deleted the SMB controller/LAN/Modem/
>> USB/mouse/sound (since its USB), and the
>> Wireless Network.
>>
>> I had to reboot a few times, to get these going
>> again, and I had to reinstall some of the drivers
>> from the CD again.
>>
>> The earlier version of the PVR program and the earlier
>> drivers worked fine!
>>
>> It'sjust the latest version of the program and the drivers, that don't
>> like
>> each other!
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanx for the info!
>>
>> "Charlie Tame" <charlie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:%23YRbGz5AGHA.2576@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> If the maker's site isn't much help then there may be a couple of
>> "Generic"
>> things you could try. Numerous "ASUS" driver updates fix one thing and
>> break
>> another so I've landed up with various sets of drivers, a lot of
>> experimentation, then stop and leave the darned things alone, warts and
>> all.
>> It is possible the LeadTek scenario might be similar.
>>
>> So, did it work when first installed with the supplied software?
>>
>> Does it mention whether you should use an installer package or let
>> Windows
>> find the hardware first? Some things I found you need to install the
>> drivers
>> before the card, which seems all screwed up to me but oh well.
>>
>> Did you try installing / upgrading the drivers in safe mode?
>>
>> Was Antivirus running when install / upgrade was done.
>>
>> Assuming you have the driver packages available you could try something
>> like
>> this:-
>>
>> You should use the windows software uninstall before removing the card if
>> possible.
>>
>> Physically remove the device, restart, if drivers or anything appear in
>> add/remove programs then uninstall them. Disable AV software or make sure
>> you remember to turn it off after the next step.
>>
>> Shutdown again, if hardware goes in first then replace or relocate in
>> another slot. If drivers go in first then restart and install them.
>>
>> It is important that if the maker states a method other than letting
>> Windows
>> find the device you follow the makers method.
>>
>> If this fails (and I suggest you try the latest package rather than the
>> original first) then try again but ignore the makers instructions and let
>> Windows do it. If still no good and the original package did operate
>> correctly then go back to it.
>>
>> This will take time but don't mix methods, and try the same things in
>> safe
>> mode / normal mode.
>>
>> I think you can see what I'm getting at here, right?
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Paul" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:do2c8a$p55$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I know this isnt really an XP question, but there's
>>> no Leadtek NG. And Leadtek are as bad as ASUS
>>> for answering emails!
>>>
>>> I downloaded the latest PVR program for this tuner
>>> the other day. (Version 3.0.10.55), and
>>> version 5.13.1.279 of the drivers for it.
>>>
>>> I managed to install the drivers for the TV tuner,
>>> BUT it doesn't/wont load the drivers for the FM tuner
>>> thats onboard.
>>>
>>> Is anyone here, using this card, with the latest
>>> version of the program / and driver. And managed
>>> to get the FM tuner side of the program to work?
>>>
>>> I would say the drivers haven't been installed here
>>> coz an error pops up, saying this:
>>>
>>> FM Radio Device not found
>>> [Error Code: 80010007]
>>>
>>> The program still loads for the tuner, but
>>> thats it! Since no drivers are installed, you
>>> can't tune into any radio stations!
>>>
>>> Any info appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>


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