Big Dude
hi just put xp pro on pc and went to play music and this came up :: bad direct sound driver.Please install proper drivers or select another device in configuration.
Error Code : 88780078
CAN SOME ONE PLS HELP ME LOL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO
THXS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP BIG DUDE
Error Code : 88780078
CAN SOME ONE PLS HELP ME LOL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO
THXS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP BIG DUDE
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Sampson
If your motherboard has its sound device directly on it, you could try either of two things.
1)Uninstall the device driver for the sound, reboot, and let the hardware device manager find the sound as a new device and have it find the driver over the internet Via Microsoft.
or
2) Go to the motherboard's home page and download the sound driver from it and install it.
1)Uninstall the device driver for the sound, reboot, and let the hardware device manager find the sound as a new device and have it find the driver over the internet Via Microsoft.
or
2) Go to the motherboard's home page and download the sound driver from it and install it.
Big Dude
OP
hi there
sampson no worrys mate did the frist thing up and running thxs for that good stuff
thxs mate Big Dude
sampson no worrys mate did the frist thing up and running thxs for that good stuff
thxs mate Big Dude
mcrae
i have the same problem!
also, when i double-click the little volume icon in the bottom right, i get the message "There are no active mixer devices avaliable. To install mixer devices, go to Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Add Hardware. This program will now close" and it closes
sampson: how do i know what the device driver is? i've gone through the list of 'add/remove programs' and i cant see it... how do i unistall it?
also, when i double-click the little volume icon in the bottom right, i get the message "There are no active mixer devices avaliable. To install mixer devices, go to Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Add Hardware. This program will now close" and it closes
sampson: how do i know what the device driver is? i've gone through the list of 'add/remove programs' and i cant see it... how do i unistall it?
Sampson
Depending on whether the sound driver is onboard or for a separate sound card, the driver can be most easily found by getting into your Device Manager. Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, then choose Properties. From the Window that comes up click on the Hardware tab. When the next window that comes up, click on the Device Manager button. The window with the device manager will appear. Look for the listing that says Sound, video, and games controller. Click on the "+" next to this and you will see the various components, one of which will be the sound driver. For most onboard drivers, it will be Realteck AC'97. You will also find the Audio Codec and Legacy Codecs. It is is here that you can update or uninstall the Audio drivers.
mcrae
all that is listed is:
Quote:Audio Codecs
Legacy Audio Drivers
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Media Control Devices
Video Codecs
so i must of unistalled or deleted my driver?
Quote:Audio Codecs
Legacy Audio Drivers
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Media Control Devices
Video Codecs
so i must of unistalled or deleted my driver?
Sampson
Yes, the driver is missing for your sound device. If you have onboard sound, you want to visit the webpage of your motherboard to get the correct driver.
If it is a sound card, go to the support webpage for that card, download and install it.
If it is a sound card, go to the support webpage for that card, download and install it.
mcrae
thanks for pointing me in the right direction sampson
people like you rock
people like you rock
v10viper
hi i have the same problem but im not sure what motherboard i have i have onboard sound please help thanks
Sampson
You can download a program called cpuz.exe which can sometimes give you the name of the motherboard. For a more exhaustive way of identifying your motherboard, you can go here: http://www.motherboards.org/tools/moboidtools.html And, then there is the final way with a screwdriver and plyers of opening the case and with flashlight and spyglass looking on the motherboard for the manufacturer and name.
v10viper
can you help me cuz i no what computer i have but im not sure what to do its a compaq pesario 6000 pesario 5421us not sure if that helps hope so thanks
Sampson
You will need to go to this page: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?lc=en?=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=top and you will need to be specific as to the number for the Presario. While you call it a 6000, you need to look at the back of the computer to find the whole description. It could be a 6000EA, 6000Z, or any one of several. This will make a difference since you could have anything from a ADI soundmax 1881 to a Soundblaster 5.1 in your machine.
philcnd15
yes i have the same proble but with win 98...any one no how i can fixed it
philipe martel
thank you
philipe martel
thank you
philcnd15
hey sorry its me agian philipe, my proble is that when i go to play music and this came up :: bad direct sound driver.Please install proper drivers or select another device in configuration.
Error Code : 88780078
if u can help that would be appreciated...thanks
ps: i have windows 98
Error Code : 88780078
if u can help that would be appreciated...thanks
ps: i have windows 98
pucpuc
hello all i have the same problem as big dude and i followed option 1 and it didnt search the intenet and for option 2 i have no idea on finding out your mother boards name so any help would be very nice
ck_knite
my processor is a AMD athlon 64 3300+
i have the same problem as everyone else and i am totally lost of how to slove this problem.. i really need help..PLEASE HELP ME ~~
i have the same problem as everyone else and i am totally lost of how to slove this problem.. i really need help..PLEASE HELP ME ~~
ck_knite
heya everyone. my processor is AMD athlon 64 3300+
i have the same problem as everyone and i am totally lost of solving this problem..
i really need help. please reply
i have the same problem as everyone and i am totally lost of solving this problem..
i really need help. please reply
Sampson
Right click on My Computer, click on Properties from the menu, click on Hardware tab from the popup window, click on the Device Manager button. At the final window click on the "+" next to Sound, video, game drivers. If your sound driver is onboard your motherboard, it is probably a Realtek AC'97, otherwise, look to see if you have something like Soundblaster. Since you are not sure what to do, after you get this information, come back, tell us, and someone will guide you through the installation process.
ck_knite
yes i found out it is a Realtek AC'97...so do i go to the website and install the sound driver ??
Sampson
Actually, you can download them from here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4400.html
Sampson
And, if that works out, you might want to update your DirectX: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai...;DisplayLang=en
