subject: What to Do When You Have Corrupt Audio Drivers For XP [print this page] Author: Logan Albright Author: Logan Albright
If you've ever done a reinstallation or an upgrade of your operating system, you might find that certain capabilities might have gone missing from your computer. One common gripe I've heard from computer users after an OS reinstallation or upgrade is that they've somehow lost their audio, or the sounds that are coming from their speakers aren't as good as before. Some have even gone as far as to say that they've experienced scratches, hisses, and pops from their speakers whenever they try to play an audio file.
The most likely cause of these problems is corrupt audio drivers, and this article will tell you exactly what to do when you have corrupt audio drivers for XP.
We must first gain a better understanding of what drivers are to begin with, in relation to sound cards. Audio drivers enable your sound card to translate bits of code and computer data into audio signals that end up as audio output on your computer's speakers. Think of drivers as a set of instructions, and it will make more sense to you when I explain that if the driver is somehow corrupted or not installed properly, then you can expect problems with your audio.
Now, most sound card manufacturers have seen fit to provide regular software updates for Windows XP to combat against such problems. But the updates are so frequent that most users find it a bit of a bother to constantly update their computers, because of the steps required for a simple update.
A manual way of doing things would involve going onto their website and downloading the necessary updates every time the manufacturer releases an update. Not only would you have to download the updates manually, you will also have to find the right kind of download updates for the specific model of your sound card, lest you worsen your audio issues.
It is a tiring and cumbersome process for most users, so they end up neglecting this necessary step.
But there is one particular method that simplified the entire process from A to Z. With one simple download, you can keep your audio drivers for XP up to date, hassle-free.
Want to know what this seemingly miraculous "cure" to your problem is?
The answer is this: Driver scan software. A driver scan software is essentially a program that scans your computer and roots out all possible driver-related issues. It is one program that you will be thankful for, because it will help you optimize the performance of your system by downloading the latest drivers you'll need to keep your system in tip-top condition.
Some driver scan software even allows you to set specific schedules for updates, so you won't ever have to bother with updating your drivers, because the driver scan software would have done it all for you. All you would have to do is set it up with a few clicks of the mouse, and then sit back, relax, and let the software do all the work for you.About the Author:
Click Here to download Driver Scan for free and instantly update Audio Drivers For XP. Logan Albright is an authority on troubleshooting drivers issues at http://driverscan.org and has helped many to optimize their computers for peak performance.
