Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS driver update

Alcofiel · Nov 6, 2003, 01:00 PM

From the creative website:

Quote:

EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Driver Update for Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2/Audigy 2 ZS 06/11/2003 14:20:27

This driver update contains enhancements and fixes to improve the performance of your Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 or Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS product.
Added Feature:

EAX 4.0, containing DirectSound and Open AL API extensions, to utilize the EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Multiple Environment feature

Fixes:

Removes noise from analog speakers after switching to VXD drivers using Driver Utility.
Allows compressed and uncompressed AC-3 signals when using VXD drivers.
Resolves noise and distortion issues during extended playback of DVD movies.
Removes popping and clicking sounds when decoding AC-3 signals from external DVD players.
Updates the speaker settings when connecting or disconnecting headphones from the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive after changing the volume level and returning from Standby mode.
Removes popping sounds when compressed .WAV files are played back in Feature Showcase Demonstration.
Updates the speaker volume setting after changing the volume level and restarting the computer.
Removes distortion on MIDI notes when the latency is set to below 20 ms on ASIO tracks.
Removes static from .MP3 and .WAV files during playback.
Outputs Dolby Digital and DTS signals from the software DVD player in 'SPDIF In decode' mode.
Launches the OSD (On-Screen Display) main menu when the remote control's Start button is pressed.
Removes the error message when launching Creative Graphic Equalizer.
Synchronizes monitored SPDIF In Input signals with Input SPDIF signals.
Resolves the volume increase issue when adjusting bass or treble levels during DVD-Audio playback.
Mutes all audio output when the Platinum Drive or Audigy 2 Drive's 'Push Mute' button is pressed once.
Requirements:

Microsoft© Windows© XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium Edition) or Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 card, Audigy 2 Platinum eX card, Audigy 2 ZS card or Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro card installed, with or without drivers.
Notes:

This EAX 4.0 driver update is not meant for USB Audigy 2 NX or other external Sound Blaster audio products.
If you later wish to install older or newer versions of Audigy 2 or Audigy 2 ZS drivers, you must first uninstall the EAX 4.0 driver update. Uninstallation steps for the EAX 4.0 driver update is displayed during installation.

Operating Systems: Windows XP
Languages: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Downloads: 0 (Yesterday)
Size: 13.895 MBytes (approx 48 minutes @ 56.6Kbits/s)
Filename: SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031.exe

this took some time, but it's here now. LINK

mau108 · Nov 6, 2003, 02:12 PM

ive got the you pax drivers installed of the audigy 2 zs for my audigy card...

is there anyway of applying this patch ?
or doo I have to wait for YOUPAX to release another update?

there are great improvements, but some of the symptoms stated my creative, im not experiencing soo i have no clue if the update is worth the hassle...

DocterDee · Nov 6, 2003, 03:39 PM

its Driver Christmas !!! First the nforce Drivers than the Catalyst Drivers and now these Babys

wertret · Nov 6, 2003, 03:50 PM

Call of duty still displaying eax 3 in the audio options... I gues this game doesn't supports eax4...

mau108 · Nov 6, 2003, 07:49 PM

installed the update on my audigy 1 using ctcomp patch

works A OK!

purush · Nov 6, 2003, 11:10 PM

O.K. This driver update does not update to the version 5.12.5.441, as it supposed to, even after patching with 'ctcomp'. But, if you unpack this into a seperate folder and get into 'CTZAPXX' folder and install from there. It seems to work or atleast the version number is shown as 5.12.5.441 in the device manager. As to the real differences in the sound well ! hardly any. May be someone in this forum might have some ideas.

wertret · Nov 6, 2003, 11:21 PM

I've installed the driver and then rightmark 3d sound. This software only detects up to eax3 so i think the driver doesn't update anything...

RIV@NVX · Nov 7, 2003, 11:18 AM

Could be interesting. Stickying.

mau108 · Nov 7, 2003, 02:02 PM

ok guys, i finally downloaded the original audigy 2 zs driver cd from emule (500 + mb)
Removed my YOUP-PAX V drivers and ran driver cleaner...

Installed the original audigy 2 zs drivers (applying the ctcomp patch) and updated aswell using ctcomp patch..

EAX still shows as version 2.XXX

whats up with that?

And i had to manually update the drivers to acheive the latest...

creative is gay i tell u with drivers ...

Floruro · Nov 7, 2003, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by purush
O.K. This driver update does not update to the version 5.12.5.441, as it supposed to, even after patching with 'ctcomp'. But, if you unpack this into a seperate folder and get into 'CTZAPXX' folder and install from there. It seems to work or atleast the version number is shown as 5.12.5.441 in the device manager. As to the real differences in the sound well ! hardly any. May be someone in this forum might have some ideas.

Hehe that is very true about having to unzip and update the drivers through ctz. to actually update. Thanks man!

purush · Nov 7, 2003, 11:38 PM

Download drivers. Unpack into a seperate folder, apply the 'ctcomp' patch and install. It will install the drivers, but the version may not show the correct one which is 5.12.5.441 dated 10/21/2003. To get this updated to this version, just install once again by clicking on the 'CTZAPXX' that's it, you got the right version. As for the sound quality, I feel after listening for several hours that there is definitely a difference a dynamic big sound very much like my Bose sound systems. You will notice it when you hear your favourite music or MP3. Good luck.
Peter

lovswr · Nov 8, 2003, 04:27 AM

According to BoomAM in this thread here, & if you get these drivers from Creative then EAX 4 is supported on Audigy 1. I'll give it a shot in the morning.

qweqaz5 · Nov 8, 2003, 12:35 PM

@ purush:

Can I apply the 'ctcomp' patch and just install from "CTZAPXX" instead of installing twice??? Better quality eh......I'm all for that.

And one more thing, is the 'SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031' a standalone driver or do I need a previous version already installed?

BONEHEAD · Nov 8, 2003, 05:05 PM

Well after installing these new drivers I have noticed a richer cleaner sound I don't usauly listen to music on my comp. but now it won't be so bad. The don't install correctley I had to update manually.

purush · Nov 9, 2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by qweqaz5
@ purush:

Can I apply the 'ctcomp' patch and just install from "CTZAPXX" instead of installing twice??? Better quality eh......I'm all for that.

And one more thing, is the 'SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031' a standalone driver or do I need a previous version already installed?

Not it will not, I have tried this method.

qweqaz5 · Nov 10, 2003, 08:32 AM

I removed my previous drivers and software(modified audigy 2 zs package) for my audigy 1 oem, applied ctcomp patch and installed the new drivers. And presto.........the driver's version shows up as 441. Hope this helps.

mau108 · Nov 10, 2003, 01:53 PM

ok how do you know you've got EAX 4?

ive got audigy 1, installed the audigy 2 zs drivers (original) with CTCOMP patch. Then downloaded the update (which is suppose to have support for EAX 4) and applied the ctcomp patch, installed it and updated drivers manually too (cuz it shows the wrong date for some reason)

but how will I know now if its use EAX 4?

RIV@NVX · Nov 10, 2003, 06:17 PM

mau108: If you use Audigy2 ZS drivers on Audigy1, you should install Audigy2 update (patched with CTCOMP), not Audigy1 one.

mau108 · Nov 10, 2003, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RIV@NVX
mau108: If you use Audigy2 ZS drivers on Audigy1, you should install Audigy2 update (patched with CTCOMP), not Audigy1 one.

thats what i did man...

here are some screen shots

Bicka · Nov 11, 2003, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mau108
ok how do you know you've got EAX 4?

ive got audigy 1, installed the audigy 2 zs drivers (original) with CTCOMP patch. Then downloaded the update (which is suppose to have support for EAX 4) and applied the ctcomp patch, installed it and updated drivers manually too (cuz it shows the wrong date for some reason)

but how will I know now if its use EAX 4?

Well now you go out and buy Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Reason being is that this is the only game, as yet, to support Eax4.0

If you already got it then run around some rooms firing guns and you should notice a whole world of difference compared to Eax3.0

mau108 · Nov 11, 2003, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bicka
Well now you go out and buy Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Reason being is that this is the only game, as yet, to support Eax4.0
If you already got it then run around some rooms firing guns and you should notice a whole world of difference compared to Eax3.0

theres no way of telling via numbers?
well i dont care for eax 4, i just want the audigy 2 software and drivers installed correctly...

DocterDee · Nov 11, 2003, 10:04 AM

EAX4 isn`t working.

Soundcard is a Audigy2 with the new 441 drivers and the new Jedi Academy Patch 1.01.

Bicka · Nov 11, 2003, 01:05 PM

Something hasnt worked then because this is what I get:

RIV@NVX · Nov 11, 2003, 03:31 PM

Bicka: very weird screenshot actually; it first says "not supported" and then "Found native support"?

Bicka · Nov 11, 2003, 06:39 PM

Quote:

DocterDee

Soundcard is a Audigy2 with the new 441 drivers and the new Jedi Academy Patch 1.01

But there isn't a Patch 1.01

I just looked...

DocterDee · Nov 11, 2003, 07:07 PM

Download Patch 1.01

################################

Star Wars(TM) Jedi Knight(TM) : Jedi Academy(TM) Update ReadMe
Version 1.01
10/29/2003

################################

Thank you for downloading the Jedi Academy(TM) Update.

Global

Fixed dynamic glow performance for new ATI drivers (if you are
experiencing low framerate, go into Setup - More Video and
change dynamic glow to off).
Updated EAX 4.0 sound support.

Single Player fixes

Force feedback defaults to off (if you are experiencing hiccupping
while playing, especially during lightsaber battles, go into
Controls - Mouse/Joystick and set force feedback to "No").
Note: Gravis gamepad users should turn force feedback to off.
Gravis drivers aren’t compatible with Jedi Academy and will
cause the game to crash.
Patch will work around manufacturing defect which causes
single player not to run.
Resetting defaults in game will no longer reset your skill level.
Fixed bug allowing player to select a force power that had already
been maxed out.
Fixed animation issue if enemies force push you while executing a
special move.
Ragdoll fixes.

Multiplayer fixes

Fixed bug causing Internet servers to time out too early on master
server list.
Fixed bug causing various movement sounds not to play consistently
(footsteps, rolling, etc.).
Fixed bug regarding turning off of second saber.
Fixed bug preventing camera shake if hit by explosive.
Fixed roll animation.
Fixed exploit allowing for illegal character models.
Fixed bug allowing rocket launcher lock-on after death.
Various exploit fixes.

*****************************************
Please note: Server admins must update their servers to the new
1.01 code. This may take a few days and 1.01 multiplayer games
may be scarce until all servers upgrade to 1.01.

Bicka · Nov 11, 2003, 08:21 PM

Meh. And there was me thinking www.fileplanet.com stored answers to everything :/

Okay just tried it again and the same results.

ViRuS2k · Dec 19, 2003, 01:30 AM

hmm where do i get the new EAX console from im still useing version 1.00.11 :/ up there is 2.00.09 WTF hmm if i could get this update meby it will return my EAX Special effects settings when i updated they vanished :/

blix9 · Jan 8, 2004, 07:18 AM

I recently bought Audigy2 ZS. I've never used Creative sound card before so this is my first.
I installed the drivers and software on the CD that came with the product. I also downloaded EAX 4.0 driver update(SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031.exe)

My questions are

1. Do I just execute the downloaded update file on top of my current driver? Don't I have to remove previous one? The thing is I'm not sure what to do with this Creative software. The CD installed whole bunch of things on my computer. How do I install this new update?

2. Reading this thread, I encountered quite a few unfamiliar terms like 'CTCOMP', 'CTZAPXX', and few more. I suppose they are some sort of patchs or add-ons. Are these somethings I need to know to make use of driver updates in the future? Could any of you be a good sport and explain what these are about?

3. I heard some bad things about creative drivers/software. Some say they put much junk files on a machine when installing them and pollute the registry and are also hard to remove. With this card in my machine, is there something I should be cautious about in the future when I download and update Creative files?

BTW, I came from nForce1 sound and I am quite happier with this card. Better sound definately

Thanks guys.

RIV@NVX · Jan 8, 2004, 10:21 AM

1. Just install it, don't uninstall anything.
2. CTCOMP is a tool used for making new drivers compatible with old cards. CTZAPXX is Creative's driver (un)installer.
3. I don't know of any problems, because I haven't installed them for a long time, but IMHO they are bloated and way too oversized for features they offer.

Nov 6, 2003, 03:50 PM	#4
wertret Still watching... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orihuela (Spain) Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 0	Call of duty still displaying eax 3 in the audio options... I gues this game doesn't supports eax4... __________________ "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."

Nov 6, 2003, 11:10 PM	#6
purush HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 97 Rep Power: 0	New Audigy update version 441 O.K. This driver update does not update to the version 5.12.5.441, as it supposed to, even after patching with 'ctcomp'. But, if you unpack this into a seperate folder and get into 'CTZAPXX' folder and install from there. It seems to work or atleast the version number is shown as 5.12.5.441 in the device manager. As to the real differences in the sound well ! hardly any. May be someone in this forum might have some ideas.

Nov 6, 2003, 11:21 PM	#7
wertret Still watching... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orihuela (Spain) Posts: 1,560 Rep Power: 0	I've installed the driver and then rightmark 3d sound. This software only detects up to eax3 so i think the driver doesn't update anything... __________________ "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."

Nov 7, 2003, 11:18 AM	#8
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Could be interesting. Stickying. __________________ -- Vedran

Nov 7, 2003, 11:38 PM	#11
purush HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 97 Rep Power: 0	O.K. I got this figured out Download drivers. Unpack into a seperate folder, apply the 'ctcomp' patch and install. It will install the drivers, but the version may not show the correct one which is 5.12.5.441 dated 10/21/2003. To get this updated to this version, just install once again by clicking on the 'CTZAPXX' that's it, you got the right version. As for the sound quality, I feel after listening for several hours that there is definitely a difference a dynamic big sound very much like my Bose sound systems. You will notice it when you hear your favourite music or MP3. Good luck. Peter

Nov 6, 2003, 02:12 PM	#2
mau108 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	ive got the you pax drivers installed of the audigy 2 zs for my audigy card... is there anyway of applying this patch ? or doo I have to wait for YOUPAX to release another update? there are great improvements, but some of the symptoms stated my creative, im not experiencing soo i have no clue if the update is worth the hassle...

Nov 6, 2003, 03:39 PM	#3
DocterDee DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	its Driver Christmas !!! First the nforce Drivers than the Catalyst Drivers and now these Babys

Nov 6, 2003, 07:49 PM	#5
mau108 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	installed the update on my audigy 1 using ctcomp patch works A OK!

Nov 7, 2003, 02:02 PM	#9
mau108 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	ok guys, i finally downloaded the original audigy 2 zs driver cd from emule (500 + mb) Removed my YOUP-PAX V drivers and ran driver cleaner... Installed the original audigy 2 zs drivers (applying the ctcomp patch) and updated aswell using ctcomp patch.. EAX still shows as version 2.XXX whats up with that? And i had to manually update the drivers to acheive the latest... creative is gay i tell u with drivers ...

Nov 8, 2003, 04:27 AM	#12
lovswr DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta! Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	According to BoomAM in this thread here, & if you get these drivers from Creative then EAX 4 is supported on Audigy 1. I'll give it a shot in the morning. __________________ [color=red]ASUS A8V Deluxe v2.00[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]AMD 64 3000+[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Zalman CNPS7700-AICu[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]1GB DDR PC3400 (don't ask)[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Maxtor 4D040H2[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]WDC WD1600JB-00FUA0[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Radeon 9800 Pro Omega 4.6[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]VIA 8 ch onboad sound[/color] [color=#ff0000]Marvel (on board) G lan[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Acer 50X CD[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Lite-On 52X/32X/52X CD-RW[/color][color=red] [/color] [color=red]Lite-On 8X/4X/12X/40X/24X/40X DVD-RW/CD-RW[/color]

Nov 8, 2003, 12:35 PM	#13
qweqaz5 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	@ purush: Can I apply the 'ctcomp' patch and just install from "CTZAPXX" instead of installing twice??? Better quality eh......I'm all for that. And one more thing, is the 'SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031' a standalone driver or do I need a previous version already installed? Last edited by qweqaz5; Nov 8, 2003 at 12:51 PM.

Nov 8, 2003, 05:05 PM	#14
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	Well after installing these new drivers I have noticed a richer cleaner sound I don't usauly listen to music on my comp. but now it won't be so bad. The don't install correctley I had to update manually. __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

Nov 10, 2003, 08:32 AM	#16
qweqaz5 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	I removed my previous drivers and software(modified audigy 2 zs package) for my audigy 1 oem, applied ctcomp patch and installed the new drivers. And presto.........the driver's version shows up as 441. Hope this helps.

Nov 10, 2003, 01:53 PM	#17
mau108 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	ok how do you know you've got EAX 4? ive got audigy 1, installed the audigy 2 zs drivers (original) with CTCOMP patch. Then downloaded the update (which is suppose to have support for EAX 4) and applied the ctcomp patch, installed it and updated drivers manually too (cuz it shows the wrong date for some reason) but how will I know now if its use EAX 4?

Nov 10, 2003, 06:17 PM	#18
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	mau108: If you use Audigy2 ZS drivers on Audigy1, you should install Audigy2 update (patched with CTCOMP), not Audigy1 one. __________________ -- Vedran

Nov 11, 2003, 10:04 AM	#22
DocterDee DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	EAX4 isn`t working. Soundcard is a Audigy2 with the new 441 drivers and the new Jedi Academy Patch 1.01.

Nov 11, 2003, 01:05 PM	#23
Bicka DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	Something hasnt worked then because this is what I get:

Nov 11, 2003, 03:31 PM	#24
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Bicka: very weird screenshot actually; it first says "not supported" and then "Found native support"? __________________ -- Vedran

Nov 11, 2003, 07:07 PM	#26
DocterDee DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	Download Patch 1.01 ################################ Star Wars(TM) Jedi Knight(TM) : Jedi Academy(TM) Update ReadMe Version 1.01 10/29/2003 ################################ Thank you for downloading the Jedi Academy(TM) Update. Global Fixed dynamic glow performance for new ATI drivers (if you are experiencing low framerate, go into Setup - More Video and change dynamic glow to off). Updated EAX 4.0 sound support. Single Player fixes Force feedback defaults to off (if you are experiencing hiccupping while playing, especially during lightsaber battles, go into Controls - Mouse/Joystick and set force feedback to "No"). Note: Gravis gamepad users should turn force feedback to off. Gravis drivers aren’t compatible with Jedi Academy and will cause the game to crash. Patch will work around manufacturing defect which causes single player not to run. Resetting defaults in game will no longer reset your skill level. Fixed bug allowing player to select a force power that had already been maxed out. Fixed animation issue if enemies force push you while executing a special move. Ragdoll fixes. Multiplayer fixes Fixed bug causing Internet servers to time out too early on master server list. Fixed bug causing various movement sounds not to play consistently (footsteps, rolling, etc.). Fixed bug regarding turning off of second saber. Fixed bug preventing camera shake if hit by explosive. Fixed roll animation. Fixed exploit allowing for illegal character models. Fixed bug allowing rocket launcher lock-on after death. Various exploit fixes. ***************************************** Please note: Server admins must update their servers to the new 1.01 code. This may take a few days and 1.01 multiplayer games may be scarce until all servers upgrade to 1.01.

Nov 11, 2003, 08:21 PM	#27
Bicka DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	Meh. And there was me thinking www.fileplanet.com stored answers to everything :/ Okay just tried it again and the same results. Last edited by Bicka; Nov 11, 2003 at 08:41 PM.

Dec 19, 2003, 01:30 AM	#28
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	hmm where do i get the new EAX console from im still useing version 1.00.11 :/ up there is 2.00.09 WTF hmm if i could get this update meby it will return my EAX Special effects settings when i updated they vanished :/

Jan 8, 2004, 07:18 AM	#29
blix9 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 315 Rep Power: 0	I recently bought Audigy2 ZS. I've never used Creative sound card before so this is my first. I installed the drivers and software on the CD that came with the product. I also downloaded EAX 4.0 driver update(SBA2_EAX4DRV_031031.exe) My questions are 1. Do I just execute the downloaded update file on top of my current driver? Don't I have to remove previous one? The thing is I'm not sure what to do with this Creative software. The CD installed whole bunch of things on my computer. How do I install this new update? 2. Reading this thread, I encountered quite a few unfamiliar terms like 'CTCOMP', 'CTZAPXX', and few more. I suppose they are some sort of patchs or add-ons. Are these somethings I need to know to make use of driver updates in the future? Could any of you be a good sport and explain what these are about? 3. I heard some bad things about creative drivers/software. Some say they put much junk files on a machine when installing them and pollute the registry and are also hard to remove. With this card in my machine, is there something I should be cautious about in the future when I download and update Creative files? BTW, I came from nForce1 sound and I am quite happier with this card. Better sound definately Thanks guys.

Jan 8, 2004, 10:21 AM	#30
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	1. Just install it, don't uninstall anything. 2. CTCOMP is a tool used for making new drivers compatible with old cards. CTZAPXX is Creative's driver (un)installer. 3. I don't know of any problems, because I haven't installed them for a long time, but IMHO they are bloated and way too oversized for features they offer. __________________ -- Vedran