Cannot start this hardware.
There was a problem installing this hardware:
C-Media AC97 Audio Device
Symptoms:
There is no sound. When you open up Device Manager, there is a yellow exclamation mark on C-Media AC97 Audio Device. When you double click C-Media AC97 Audio Device, under device status, it says:
This device cannot start. (code 10)
Click troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter for this device.
Screenshot:
Probable Cause:
This is a common problem when you have Realtek AC97 chipset. Somehow Windows XP recognize Realtek sound device as C-Media AC97 Audio Device.
Solution:
Download and install the latest version of Realtek AC97 driver and it should be fine. Here's a screenshot of a working one:
24 comments:
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Finally, got it working. Thanks so much!
Sir, You have no idea how long I have fiddled with this issue. I thank you wholeheartedly for resolving this for me. I was able to get that audio chip to work using linux, but had problems with other things so switched back to XP only to have the same audio issue re-appear. I have searched long and wide for a solution. Thank you! It is finished...
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I never expect that I can fix a device on my own. I also read others of your post and all is great and very informative.
I see others have had their challeges fixed by this. What if my Realtek driver does not show up incorrectly in the list and I still get the Yellow triangle and a code 10? I have downloaded the newest driver. Nothin!! I have uninstalled and reinstalled. Nothin!!! I am using XP SP3. Please help.
Woooot! Finally! This works! I've been dying to know what's wrong with my audio device. Thank you so much for this blog. It really helped me! I've reformatted my pc the past few days for the first time and I didn't know that I still have to backup some drivers. But thank you, now I've learned :D
Downloading it now
Hope it works!!
have been googling for 4 days now with out result!
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Mucked up the shared computer, been tearing my hair out trying to fix this; did what you said and it worked! You saved my bacon mate, many thanks!
Dude, you are a LIFESAVER. I've spent weeks of vague attempts and then three hours of concentrated attempts trying to fix this issue. Forums make it so complicated and provide a myriad of links, demand all sorts of computer info... I find your page and wham! Fixed. Thanks so much.
-Sarkywoman
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Hi,
My computer shows cmedia ac 97 and it works, but my sound is choppy. Both programs are listed separately in the add/remove programs. Should I remove cmedia and only have realtek?
you are a genius!! I have had this problem for 5 years but now I can finally watch films on my computer!
got a new pc for my daughter with lots of game but no sound so no use for my kids, they are upset for past 4 days . I am searching net for solution, downlaoded this driver today and if it loads well then my prayers to Lord Mahaveer and ganesha and all 360 million gods and goddesses of hindu mythology to help and protect you
ThankU! My device is now fixed, but I still can't hear any sound when Im playing music. Did I forget to activate something?
Hmmmm THankx Brother I donwload ur Driver and install sound media msg was going but sound are not com plz help me
Thanks a million, it really worked for me too.
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