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Q136948: Benefits of Using Windows 95 Sound Card Drivers

Article: Q136948
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes the benefits of using Windows 95 sound card drivers
instead of earlier sound card drivers, and lists steps you can take if Windows
95 Setup does not install a Windows 95 sound card driver.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Windows 95 sound card drivers are functionally similar to earlier drivers,
but include support for:

- Advanced Power Management (APM)

- Plug and Play

- Dynamic loading and unloading of drivers

Windows 95 Setup may not replace earlier audio drivers with a Windows 95 version
if your sound card has features that the standard Windows 95 driver does not
support. If Setup does not install a Windows 95 sound card driver, follow these
steps:

1. Leave the existing audio driver in place.

2. Contact the sound card's manufacturer to inquire about a Windows 95 driver
  for the sound card.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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