Creative CA0132 Gigabyte G1 Sniper M3 driver issue

[derdelush]

Hi, I have a small problem. I replaced the Recon3D drivers with the Microsoft HD Compatible Audio drivers that Windows automatically gets since I personally hate the drivers and THX control panel that Creative used on this chipset (it's an integrated soundcard btw). It sounded great, at least better than the metallic sound I got with the "proper drivers". Problem is that this morning it decided to stop working, and when I updated the drivers it automatically installed the Recon3D drivers again. Is there any way to force windows to install and use the Microsoft HD Audio Driver?

 

[fireberd]

The Windows installed drivers are only basic function drivers. The motherboard drivers are usually the best. I have a gigabyte motherboard with RealTek audio. It also came with Creative SoundBlaster MB, which is a software enhancement to the RealTek. However I only installed the RealTek audio drivers, I didn't install the optional SoundBlaster MB addition. Can't you do that with your sound drivers?

 

[derdelush]

That's what it did yesterday. Automatically installed the drivers without the control panel. Unfortunately the sound was just awful. Managed to reinstall the Microsoft ones. And I prefer the basic function drivers because at least they reproduce sound as they should. Even without the control panel the Recon3D drivers make everything sound muffled regardless of the volume.