Windows XP SP3 RC “HD Audio Fix”
In Windows XP, if we need to run a High Definition Audio (HDA) device, we would have to install the Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) High Definition Audio class driver. This is either the KB835221 (for SP1) or the newer KB888111 (for SP2 or SP1).
However, this does NOT work for the latest Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate Release. If you've already tried installing the Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Candidate v3264 with a High Definition Audio (HDA) device in your computer, I'll bet you have encountered problems with the audio drivers as I did.
When you try installing the KB888111 which works for SP1 and SP2, it will not work for Service Pack 3, at least for the current SP3 RC v3264. Instead, you will be prompted with a message saying that the current service pack installed is newer than the fix you are trying to apply. Even the older KB835221 does not work.
It looks like Microsoft "forgot" to add the Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) driver for High Definition Audio devices in the latest release candidate of the Windows XP Service Pack 3. We hope they will not forget to add it into the final release. Fortunately, all is not lost. There is a way to fix this problem for the current release candidate.
Download:
Fix for KB888111 for Windows XP SP3 RC v3264 (Original)
Fix for KB888111 for Windows XP SP3 RC v3264 (Mirror)
Windows XP, Service Pack, SP3, XP SP3, HD, Audio, Fix
Source:→ TechARP
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thanks a lot man. i've spent almost two hours trying to install my damn driver than i found your solution and it worked like a charm. thanks again
Thank you,here's what has happened with me, i downloaded the file and unzipped it then ii went to the device manager and chose to update the the unknown device,byt when i choose the file that i just downloaded and unzipped it says that the location i just gave doesn't contain any of the files needed
what seems to be the problem?
Hey just go into device manager and right click on your "unknown device" then click "update driver." Navigate your way to your unzipped folder and it should find a driver there. Install that and it will realize there is a sound device then go through device manager again to install the drivers for the HD audio. Hope it helps.
Hello,
i extracted the file but can you tell me how i can install it?
Many thanks
How do you install this patch, Thanks.
somebody care to tell me which file i need to install once i've downloaded & opened the ZIP ? Can't seem to find anything to install ?
Mave
Many many thanks for the driver. I was so f**ked up searching this driver and now I'm feeling awesome.
Thanks again
hello sir,
I am very glad my system sound come back. Thanks for your cooperation.
Thanks a lot
Shareef M S
great... a fix to the problem I have ....or at least I hope.. but where the hell do the files go?.....whats the use in downloading a fix when you can't be sure where to install it?