Cannot enter Realtek Audio Manager

So I did some searching for the "Unknown Device" from the ddevice manager screenshot and I found this
DeviceDescr = Realtek High Definition Audio
VendorProductKey = Realtek
Version = 1.7.2009.209
HardwareID = ACPI\NTN0530

So I guess that is my onboard sound card? I tried going into properties there, and there were not drivers installed for it. I ran the update tool and windows couldnt find any updates for it. In fact it seems like Windows doeant recognize the hardware at all. The info that I got on it was from the internet, not any windows function. So I might just have to get a new Sound card after all, which isnt too much of a problem considering a decent one is about $20.

download the latest driver for RealTek (vers 2.68)--a link is in my previous post--if it's a zip file--unzip it and leave it on your desktop (or put it in an easy to find folder) go into the 'unknown device' properties and update the driver--point the update function to the file you downloaded--then you should be good to go

am out

hey tman, thanks for the help, but believe me, I have tried updating the driver a hundred times with no luck :/ You did however help me find what the problem is and I can say that after a week of devoting 100% of free time to this will be worth it just to get a sound card to bypass the issue.

Thanks again for taking the time to help!