xp sound driver in window 7

[sarahkhan]

I am having problems with my microphones...there is too much noise n when I record sthig my voice is barely audible...I ve bin told to download xp compatible sound driver in my window 7...PLease let me no will this fix de problem? Or if there is smthing else i can do to to get a clear recorded sound?

 

[fireberd]

XP sound drivers are NOT compatible with newer OS'. Newer OS, starting with Vista handle some audio functions different than XP. And, with a Dell many of these require a Dell specific driver to operate properly.

If this was a Dell that was upgraded from XP to Windows 7, there may not be any driver available.

Some of the older XP machines will work with the generic, basic function Windows installed "High Definition Audio" Driver (Codec). But as this is a generic basic function driver not all function may work or work properly. In these cases a separate Windows compatible sound card is needed to regain full functionality. As this is a laptop, a USB connected sound card may give you the full functions.