AC97 Realtek Driving Me Crazy!

[AntiKris]

Hey guys,

I'm trying to install the realtek ac97 drivers on x64 vista. I keep getting the security message referring to the fact that the driver's not signed, so I don't think it's installing. I've hit "install anyway" about fifty times thus far, but, like all good microsoft products, I think it's ignoring what I clearly want it to do, and is going with what it thinks best... namely, not installing.

I've looked through the forum posts, but haven't found a clear answer. Is there a way to get this driver installed, and tell Vista to STFU while doing it? Any help appreciated!

Chris

[ripken204]

http://www.tcmagazine.com/forums/index.php...amp;#entry14088

[AntiKris]

Thanks, I tried that. However, I'm still getting the annoying "Windows Can't Verify the Publisher of this Driver Software" message every fifteen seconds or so. Eventually, I can slug through it, but it doesn't appear that the driver is installed after all of that.

Anyone else?

[ripken204]

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=94825

very strange. im on vista x64 with AC97 drivers and it worked just fine. i did have to click the install anyways button and it worked... so i dont know what to tell you besides try the latest driver.

[cluberti]

Did you download the drivers directly from Realtek? I had trouble with vendor drivers, but the Realtek drivers themselves installed just fine on x64.

[kabl00ey]

Have you checked to ensure that the onboard AC97 is enabled in the BIOS? I had the exact same problem (with the constant popup) and after about an hour of mucking about I discovered I hadn't enabled it in the BIOS.

[Tripredacus]

Have you checked to ensure that the onboard AC97 is enabled in the BIOS? I had the exact same problem (with the constant popup) and after about an hour of mucking about I discovered I hadn't enabled it in the BIOS.

I noticed that on some boards, if you disable the AC97 in the BIOS it still sometimes show up in Windows but won't let you install it. I hate integrated sound!