Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

Installing Software 2-1
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Installing Software
This chapter shows you how to install the audio software in the various Windows operating
systems. It consists of the following sections:
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Installing Audio Drivers and Applications
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Using Sound Blaster Live! Player 5.1
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Uninstalling the Applications
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Reinstalling the Audio Drivers
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Playing Legacy Games
Installing Audio
Drivers and
Applications
You need device drivers to control the components on your audio card. To install these drivers as
well as the bundled applications, use the following instructions. The instructions are applicable
to all Windows operating systems.
After you have installed the card and switched on your system, Windows automatically detects
the card.
1. If you are prompted for the drivers, click the
Cancel
button. Otherwise proceed to step 2.
2. Insert the installation disc into your CD-ROM drive.
The disc supports Windows AutoPlay mode and starts running automatically. If not, see
“Problems Installing Software” on page C-1.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.