Why doesn't it work under Win7?

supaboy · Jul 19, 2009, 11:34 PM

Hey there!

First of all, let me say that i had the EXACT same problem under Windows Vista.

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600 (RTM), and Audigy 2 ZS.

First of all i installed this:
Pax Audigy Software Suite Spring Edition 2009 (went to Audigy4\Audio\Setup\setup.exe)

Then i installed:
PAX PCI Audigy Windows 7 Alpha V1.05

After i did reboot Creative logo was in the quick launch.
When opening it Surround Mixer was there. I noticed Bass and Treble sliders are dimmed:

When i tried to open EAX Console, it said:

I tried to run diagnostic, and some things failed (can't repair, says i have to reinstall. But it doesn't help as the same situation will come):

So what can be the problem?

I've heard daniel_k also has released some package for Audigy under Vista (over 700mb)? Should i try that?

Thanks for helping me out

Robert McClelland · Jul 20, 2009, 06:21 AM

Hi Mate It's called Alapha drivers thats why

it's not even beta drivers yet. this is a fully working windows 7 drivers out now I haven't gotting chance tweakt that yet with my settings. I will soon I'm only one person here. Creative Worldwide Support This download supports the following audio devices only:
Sound Blaster Audigy including Platinum and Platinum eX series
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 including Platinum, Platinum eX, and Value series
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS including Platinum and Platinum Pro series
Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro and Sound Blaster Audigy 4
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook PCMCIA

Known Issues:
Applications from the original Sound Blaster Audigy CD will not work with this download on Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Click here to download the latest applications that are available for your product.
Users are advised to use Audio Console included in this download to change speaker configurations.
Gameport is not supported in Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
6.1 speaker mode is not supported by Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy audio devices listed above

Notes:
DO NOT install this driver for Sound Blaster Audigy LS, Sound Blaster Audigy SE, or Sound Blaster Audigy Value.
To install this driver
Download the SBAX_PCDRV_LB_2_18_0011.exe file onto your local hard disk.
Double-click the downloaded file.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
This is the oficial support windows 7 drivers mine was base on xp and vista try make installed on win 7 thats all. I have new one done soon for you.

supaboy · Jul 20, 2009, 10:19 AM

Hey Rob!

I don't think it has anything to do with the drivers but the Audigy 4 soft perhaps. Maybe my card is not supported by newer Windowses.
Because the same thing is with daniel's and official drivers. It has to be something with the soft.

Jul 19, 2009, 11:34 PM	#1
supaboy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Why doesn't it work under Win7? Hey there! First of all, let me say that i had the EXACT same problem under Windows Vista. I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 build 7600 (RTM), and Audigy 2 ZS. First of all i installed this: Pax Audigy Software Suite Spring Edition 2009 (went to Audigy4\Audio\Setup\setup.exe) Then i installed: PAX PCI Audigy Windows 7 Alpha V1.05 After i did reboot Creative logo was in the quick launch. When opening it Surround Mixer was there. I noticed Bass and Treble sliders are dimmed: When i tried to open EAX Console, it said: I tried to run diagnostic, and some things failed (can't repair, says i have to reinstall. But it doesn't help as the same situation will come): So what can be the problem? I've heard daniel_k also has released some package for Audigy under Vista (over 700mb)? Should i try that? Thanks for helping me out

Jul 20, 2009, 06:21 AM	#2
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,667 Rep Power: 196 System Specs	Re: Why doesn't it work under Win7? Hi Mate It's called Alapha drivers thats why it's not even beta drivers yet. this is a fully working windows 7 drivers out now I haven't gotting chance tweakt that yet with my settings. I will soon I'm only one person here. Creative Worldwide Support This download supports the following audio devices only: Sound Blaster Audigy including Platinum and Platinum eX series Sound Blaster Audigy 2 including Platinum, Platinum eX, and Value series Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS including Platinum and Platinum Pro series Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro and Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook PCMCIA Known Issues: Applications from the original Sound Blaster Audigy CD will not work with this download on Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Click here to download the latest applications that are available for your product. Users are advised to use Audio Console included in this download to change speaker configurations. Gameport is not supported in Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. 6.1 speaker mode is not supported by Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP MCE 2004 Creative Sound Blaster Audigy audio devices listed above Notes: DO NOT install this driver for Sound Blaster Audigy LS, Sound Blaster Audigy SE, or Sound Blaster Audigy Value. To install this driver Download the SBAX_PCDRV_LB_2_18_0011.exe file onto your local hard disk. Double-click the downloaded file. Follow the instructions on the screen. This is the oficial support windows 7 drivers mine was base on xp and vista try make installed on win 7 thats all. I have new one done soon for you. __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://www.speedtest.net/result/1949536385.png correct the correct one now

Jul 20, 2009, 10:19 AM	Thread Starter #3
supaboy DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: Why doesn't it work under Win7? Hey Rob! I don't think it has anything to do with the drivers but the Audigy 4 soft perhaps. Maybe my card is not supported by newer Windowses. Because the same thing is with daniel's and official drivers. It has to be something with the soft. Last edited by supaboy; Jul 20, 2009 at 12:11 PM.