IDT Audio IDT High Definition Audio CODEC took out my audio

Hi, I realize this is a really old issue, but I am having the same one now.
This computer was just converted back to windows from Linux about a week ago.
I reviewed the responses here, and when I went to to do the system restore it
says I had it turned off. Exactly how do I get the audio to work? I've tried
with both the IDT and the Realtek drivers, but everytime I reboot and the
"found new hardware" dialog box pops up and I go through the process of both
automatically and manually installing the drivers, it keeps telling me that
it is unable to start. Do you ahve any suggestions on what I should do?

Thanks!
Tasha

"realcestmoi" wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> Never take drivers from windows update unless they are intended for
> Microsoft hardware.
>
> If an updated driver is needed because the hardware does not work proper go
> to the manufacturers website to look for an updated driver.
>
> If it ain't broke: do not try to"FIX" it.
>
> If you did take the optional drivers from windows update try booting last
> known good configuration, rolling back on the driver or use system restore
> or
> do a windows repair installation or restore from the system backup you
> hopefully made.
>
> Best regards,
> Michel Denie
>
> "Dave Horne" <davehorne@home.nl> wrote in message
> news:uO2noGsqIHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > I'm using Vista Home Premium and just installed the IDT Audio IDT High
> > Definition Audio CODEC update today. After rebooting I have no playback
> > devices. I can not Skype, can not play back CDs or listen to the internet
> > radio.
> >
> > In addition, when I look at installed updates to remove an update, this
> > particular one is not listed. Suggestions?
>
>
>

Hi. I am having similar problems with a driver that a member in the house
accidentally uninstalled today. I was trying to figure out how to 'get back'
everything I uninstalled to get my Audio Driver to work. I get not sound feed
from anywhere, and my Media Player won't even play music. Can you tell me how
you did it to your computer?

"Dave Horne" wrote:

> Hi. thanks for the advice. I first went to Device Manager (before reading
> anyadvice here) and removed that update per Windows instructions (provided
> somewhere in Windows Update, clicking to MS site and reading some basic
> stuff). I removed that driver, rebooted and was told that I needed new
> drivers. Windows then reinstalled the same driver and I had the same
> problem.
>
> I then went to 'Backup and Restore Center' and reinstalled the settings from
> days before (I just got back from a short vacation). Now everything seems
> to be back to normal. Lesson learned, thanks. DH
>
>
>
> "realcestmoi" <mdenie@dutchweb.nl> wrote in message
> news:ul2bePsqIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Hi there,
> >
> > Never take drivers from windows update unless they are intended for
> > Microsoft hardware.
> >
> > If an updated driver is needed because the hardware does not work proper
> > go to the manufacturers website to look for an updated driver.
> >
> > If it ain't broke: do not try to"FIX" it.
> >
> > If you did take the optional drivers from windows update try booting last
> > known good configuration, rolling back on the driver or use system restore
> > or
> > do a windows repair installation or restore from the system backup you
> > hopefully made.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Michel Denie
> >
> > "Dave Horne" <davehorne@home.nl> wrote in message
> > news:uO2noGsqIHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> I'm using Vista Home Premium and just installed the IDT Audio IDT High
> >> Definition Audio CODEC update today. After rebooting I have no playback
> >> devices. I can not Skype, can not play back CDs or listen to the
> >> internet radio.
> >>
> >> In addition, when I look at installed updates to remove an update, this
> >> particular one is not listed. Suggestions?
> >
> >
>
>

"Dave Horne" wrote:

>
> <JAK71454@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2731411d-b936-49a4-85e9-24fcc626f16f@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> >I am having the same problem but I have tried to restore back to
> > several restore points and I get an error saying that it was not
> > restored. What else can I do? Jim
>
> Try this ... I'm certainly not an expert, but if this works, let me know -
> reboot your computer but first unplug your speakers and anything in your
> headphone output. Reboot again and plug everything back in. It's possible
> Windows might 'see' the items on the second attempt.
>
> I'm back to normal but I may try this myself (after first creating a new
> Restore point).
>
>

:-\ I have been having similar problems with Windows 7 as of today
(considering some in this thread use vista I just assumed that I may as
well post in the thread that has the exact same problem as I do).
Windows update will go and install this horrible driver update for me
that completely removes sound functionality.
It is indeed IDT High Definition Audio Codec, I can't remember the
version BEFORE the update.
The only way I have gotten my sound back is by performing a system
restore, rolled back to a couple of days ago. However after restarting
my system the sound is gone again.
...
(I am actually typing this as I try to fix the problem myself, and I
think I may have found what I need, too.)

My computer is a HP Pavilion dv6-2088x laptop, so I looked for drivers
specifically from the manufacturer. I am going to try to use those, and
also turn off windows update (I never REALLY get anything that I REALLY
need outta windows update anyway, IMO.)

Update: getting the OEM driver did not work.


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