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Tool allows you to get the drivers that you need for audio in Windows 7

Tool allows you to get the drivers that you need for audio in Windows 7

Vote: (2 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: INTEL CORP

Version: 2.52

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(2 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

INTEL CORP

2.52

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Easily works with Windows 7 and both 32-bit and 64-bit systems
  • Updates the audio drivers throughout your computer
  • Requires almost no space on your hard drive

Cons

  • You must select whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit system for this to install

The Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 is a driver package specifically for this version of Windows. Audio drivers are useful as they control all aspects of sound. From your speaks and headphones to your sound card and more, these drivers work with many different hardware pieces on your computer. It also works with a number of different programs from anything that makes simple beeps to movies and video games with complex music scores.

Primary Feature

This audio driver is made to ensure the drivers are updated on your computer. As the name implies, this works with Windows 7 and ensures you can heard all the beeps and sounds you're supposed to. Some programs won't even work unless the audio drivers are updated. On top of that, this will work with both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. You will have to select which one you have when doing the installation.

Drivers are tiny programs that, while small in size, perform many functions. If your audio drivers are old, then certain sounds may not happen. There may also be problems with certain hardware or software working properly whenever a sound is made. This fixes that problem and ensures all your programs run correctly in terms of audio performance.

Specific Windows Version

You need to select which version of Windows you have for this program to work properly. You should know if you have Windows 7 or another version, but some users don't know if they have a 32-bit or 64-bit system. You need to choose the right one or the drivers won't work properly.

If you don't know, then there's an easy way to find out. Simply go into the System section on your computer and the information will be listed there. It would be better if the program scanned for which version you had, but it's still fairly easy to install this driver. Even if you make a mistake, you can just do the installation again and pick the right version.

Best to Update Early

Some people might not want to download and install a driver unless they need to. It takes time and effort to update any software. While you may want to wait until problems do occur, it's best to do this update early so that you don't have to face any problems.

The most common problem you'll notice with outdated audio drivers is that a sound just won't happen or it will sound weird. Sometimes there might even be a text box that appears and says an error has occurred. At worst, the program you're using may crash or freeze because the error prevents further functioning. This error is rarely permanent, but it may keep occurring until the audio driver is updated.

Pros

  • Easily works with Windows 7 and both 32-bit and 64-bit systems
  • Updates the audio drivers throughout your computer
  • Requires almost no space on your hard drive

Cons

  • You must select whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit system for this to install