Installing Software

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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 

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 

Drivers and 

to all Windows operating systems.

Applications

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.

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