Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows Vista / Windows 7)

Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows Vista / Windows 7) 6.0.1.6305

Windows / Realtek Semiconductor / 1917839 / Full spec
Description

If you're looking for a reliable and efficient audio driver package for your Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system, then the Realtek AC'97 Driver is the perfect solution. This driver package includes everything you need to get your audio up and running smoothly, including a driver setup program and drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of these popular operating systems.

With this powerful audio driver package installed on your computer, you'll be able to enjoy high-quality sound from all of your favorite applications, games, and media files. Whether you're listening to music, watching movies or videos online, or playing games with friends online or offline, the Realtek AC'97 Driver will ensure that your audio experience is top-notch.

So what exactly does this software do? Let's take a closer look at some of its key features:

- High-quality sound: The Realtek AC'97 Driver is designed to deliver crystal-clear sound quality that's free from distortion or other unwanted artifacts. Whether you're listening to music through headphones or speakers, this software will ensure that every note sounds as it should.

- Easy installation: Installing the Realtek AC'97 Driver is quick and easy thanks to its intuitive setup program. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and within minutes you'll be up and running with high-quality audio on your computer.

- Wide compatibility: This software is compatible with a wide range of hardware configurations so no matter what type of computer system you have - whether it's a desktop PC or laptop - chances are good that this driver package will work seamlessly with it.

- Customizable settings: The Realtek AC'97 Driver also comes with customizable settings so that users can tweak their audio experience according to their preferences. For example, users can adjust bass levels, treble levels, volume levels etc., depending on their needs.

Overall, if you're looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful audio driver package for your Windows Vista/Windows 7 operating system then look no further than the Realtek AC'97 Driver. With its high-quality sound output capabilities coupled with its ease-of-use features such as easy installation process & customizable settings make it an ideal choice for anyone who wants great sounding music without any hassle!

Full spec
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor
Publisher site https://www.realtek.com/en/
Release date 2009-09-25
Date added 2009-09-25
Category Drivers
Sub category Audio Drivers
Version 6.0.1.6305
Os requirements Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit
Requirements None
Price Free
Downloads per week 335
Total downloads 1917839

Comments:

  • Michael

    I installed this driver on my Windows 7 system and it works perfectly. No issues so far!

    Dec 18, 2009
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  • Laura

    Great to hear that, Michael! Did you notice any improvements in sound quality or performance?

    Feb 17, 2010
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    • Michael

      Hey Laura! The sound quality definitely improved after installing this driver. It's much clearer and more balanced.

      Jul 26, 2010
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  • Robert

    I'm still using Windows Vista on my PC. Can anyone confirm if this driver is compatible with Vista as well?

    May 13, 2011
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  • Alex

    Yes, Robert, this driver is compatible with both Windows Vista and Windows 7. I've been using it on Vista without any problems.

    Jun 10, 2011
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    • Robert

      That's great news, Alex! Thanks for confirming. I'll give it a try on my Vista system.

      Jul 26, 2011
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  • Sarah

    I installed this driver yesterday and it caused my system to crash. Had to roll back to the previous driver. Be careful!

    Dec 18, 2011
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    • Chris

      Sorry to hear that, Sarah. Did you try reinstalling the driver or contacting the support team for assistance?

      Jan 16, 2012
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      • Sarah

        Hey Chris, I didn't try reinstalling as I was concerned it might cause more issues. I'll reach out to the support team for help.

        Feb 16, 2012
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    Emily

    I have a Windows 10 system. Is there a version of this driver available for my operating system?

    May 06, 2012
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      David

      Unfortunately, Emily, this driver is not compatible with Windows 10. You'll need to check if Realtek provides a separate driver for your OS.

      Sep 29, 2012
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        Emily

        Thanks for the info, David. I'll search for an alternative driver for my Windows 10 system.

        Oct 16, 2012
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  • Lisa

    This driver worked fine for me on Windows 7, but after updating to Windows 10, I had to switch to a different audio driver.

    Jan 19, 2013
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    • Alex

      That's interesting, Lisa. Could you share which audio driver you switched to after updating to Windows 10?

      May 06, 2013
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      • Lisa

        Sure, Alex. I switched to the Realtek HD Audio Driver for Windows 10, which has been working flawlessly for me.

        Sep 29, 2013
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  • John

    I've been using this driver on my Windows 7 system for years, and it's been the most reliable one I've found so far.

    Dec 20, 2013
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  • Emma

    Does this driver support surround sound setups? I have a 5.1 speaker system and want to make sure it's fully compatible.

    Jan 13, 2014
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  • Jake

    Yes, Emma, this driver fully supports surround sound configurations. You shouldn't have any issues with your 5.1 speaker system.

    Apr 09, 2014
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    • Emma

      Thanks for the clarification, Jake. I'll give it a try on my setup then.

      May 24, 2014
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    Sophia

    I'm using Windows 7 and my audio is working fine with the default driver. Is it worth upgrading to this Realtek driver?

    Sep 19, 2014
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  • Ryan

    If your current audio driver is working fine and you don't have any specific issues, there might not be a need to upgrade, Sophia.

    Oct 23, 2014
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    Sophia

    Thank you for the advice, Ryan. I'll stick to the default driver for now then.

    Apr 22, 2015
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  • Nathan

    I tried this driver on my Windows Vista system, and it caused some audio distortion. Had to switch back to the previous driver.

    Jun 04, 2015
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    • Olivia

      That's unfortunate, Nathan. Did you try tweaking any audio settings to see if the distortion could be resolved?

      Nov 07, 2016
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      • Nathan

        Hey Olivia, I did try adjusting various settings, but the distortion persisted. It seems like a compatibility issue with my hardware or OS.

        Feb 09, 2017
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        • Mark

          I had a similar experience, Nathan. Switched back to the previous driver, and the audio distortion vanished.

          Feb 10, 2017
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          • Nathan

            Thanks for sharing your experience, Mark. It's good to know I'm not alone in encountering this issue.

            May 18, 2017
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    Grace

    I'm using Windows 7 and I've been using this driver for a couple of months now. No complaints whatsoever!

    Aug 11, 2017
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    Sam

    Is there any additional software bundled with this driver, or is it a standalone driver package?

    Oct 07, 2017
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  • Lisa

    Hey Sam, the Realtek AC'97 Driver is a standalone driver package. No additional software is bundled.

    Dec 20, 2018
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    Daniel

    Does this driver support 64-bit versions of Windows as well?

    Dec 25, 2018
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  • Maria

    Yes, Daniel. This driver is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.

    Mar 04, 2019
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    Daniel

    Thanks for confirming, Maria. That's great to know!

    Mar 05, 2019
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    Sophia

    I am not getting any sound after installing this driver on my Windows 7 system. What could be the issue?

    May 14, 2019
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  • Jake

    Sophia, make sure to check your audio settings and ensure that the correct playback device is selected after installing the driver.

    May 24, 2019
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    Sophia

    Thanks for the suggestion, Jake. I'll double-check my audio settings and see if that resolves the issue.

    Jun 19, 2019
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    Sam

    I'm using Windows 7 and my current audio driver sometimes causes audio stuttering. Will this driver help with that?

    Jul 04, 2019
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  • Laura

    Sam, it's possible that this Realtek driver could help resolve the audio stuttering issue. It's worth giving it a try.

    Jul 18, 2019
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      Sam

      Thanks for the suggestion, Laura. I'll install this driver and see if it improves the audio stuttering problem.

      Dec 03, 2019
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  • Emma

    Does this driver have any extra features or settings compared to the default audio driver on Windows 7?

    Dec 23, 2019
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  • Ryan

    Emma, the Realtek AC'97 Driver provides additional audio settings and customization options compared to the default driver.

    Nov 14, 2020
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  • Emma

    That's great to hear, Ryan! I'll give this driver a try to have more control over my audio settings.

    Nov 23, 2020
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    David

    I'm running Windows 7 on an older system. Will this driver work well with legacy hardware?

    Dec 03, 2020
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  • Robert

    David, the Realtek AC'97 Driver is known for its compatibility with older hardware, so it should work well for your system.

    Apr 26, 2021
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      David

      That's reassuring, Robert. I'll give it a try on my older system and see how it performs.

      Jul 08, 2021
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    Sophia

    I reinstalled this driver on my Windows 7 system, and now my audio is working perfectly. Thanks for the great driver!

    Dec 08, 2021
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  • Michael

    I've upgraded to Windows 10 and can confirm that this driver is not compatible. Had to switch to a different driver.

    Jun 02, 2022
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      Emily

      Michael, which driver did you switch to after upgrading to Windows 10?

      May 23, 2023
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      • Michael

        Hey Emily, I switched to the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver for Windows 10. It's been working well for me.

        Aug 20, 2023
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    Jane

    I have a Windows Vista system, do I need to uninstall my current audio driver before installing this one?

    Sep 06, 2023
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    • Laura

      Jane, it's generally recommended to uninstall the current audio driver before installing a new one. It helps avoid any conflicts.

      Sep 16, 2023
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        Jane

        Thanks for the advice, Laura. I'll make sure to uninstall my current audio driver before installing the Realtek AC'97 driver.

        Oct 17, 2023
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