A system reboot is mandatory for the driver to initialize correctly and for the Realtek Sound Manager to appear in your taskbar. Common Issues
Right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator .
On newer versions of Windows, you may need to disable Driver Signature Enforcement to install this legacy software.
The is the final official release for the AC'97 sound controller codec, which was the industry standard before the shift to High Definition (HD) Audio. It is primarily used to restore sound on older motherboards and legacy desktop or laptop systems. Key Details and Compatibility Version: 4.06 (Final WHQL Release) Release Date: Approximately October 2008 Operating Systems:
This driver is for the AC'97 codec only. It will not work for modern "Realtek High Definition Audio" (ALC series) hardware. Installation Instructions