unstalling C-Media sound driver

[Guest]

I need help. I have an icon left in my control panel - CMI Audio Config -
that wont remove after unstalling C-Media sound driver from Microsoft
download. No way to delete the driver. It conflicts with my NVIDA driver so I
have NO SOUND

 

[AmericanTechie]

I need help. I have an icon left in my control panel - CMI Audio Config -
that wont remove after unstalling C-Media sound driver from Microsoft
download. No way to delete the driver. It conflicts with my NVIDA driver so I
have NO SOUND

Are you still having problems with the C-Media driver? If the only
component of the software that was left is the control panel icon you
might be able to simply run a search for the icon and remove it. To do
this you would do a search for all files named *.cpl and look at the
list that comes up. You may not recognize the file at first because you
will only see file names. If you open one of the files in the list, the
corresponding control panel window will open. Look for the item that
might correspond to the C-media sound software. If you are not sure try
to open it, and it should give you an error telling you the software
could not be found. You should be able to simply delete this file.
Alternatively you could just rename it so it does not show up, this way
you will still have the file just in case you need it.

 

[Guest]

the cmicnfg.cpl file will not delete. Yes, this is the same problem.

 

[S.Sengupta]

You can remove that unused icon through TweakUi.Down and install TweakUi.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

or,
Start>Run>Regedit>ok
Navigate to
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current ControlSet\Control
Panel>Cpls
Look in the right pane for an entry and delete
it.


regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

 

[Guest]

I renamed iit and it disappeard from the controal panel. I rebooted and
still no sound ... what's next?

You can remove that unused icon through TweakUi.Down and install TweakUi.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

or,
Start>Run>Regedit>ok
Navigate to
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current ControlSet\Control
Panel>Cpls
Look in the right pane for an entry and delete
it.


regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

I need help. I have an icon left in my control panel - CMI Audio Config -
that wont remove after unstalling C-Media sound driver from Microsoft
download. No way to delete the driver. It conflicts with my NVIDA driver so I
have NO SOUND

 

[S.Sengupta]

Also look at the following link:-
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread25517.html

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

You can remove that unused icon through TweakUi.Down and install TweakUi.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

or,
Start>Run>Regedit>ok
Navigate to
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current ControlSet\Control
Panel>Cpls
Look in the right pane for an entry and delete
it.


regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

I need help. I have an icon left in my control panel - CMI Audio
Config - that wont remove after unstalling C-Media sound driver from
Microsoft download. No way to delete the driver. It conflicts with my
NVIDA driver so I have NO SOUND

 

[Guest]

I have cleaned up the registry and reinstall Nvida drivers 15 times for the
past week. This approach has not worked so far.

Also look at the following link:-
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread25517.html

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

You can remove that unused icon through TweakUi.Down and install TweakUi.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

or,
Start>Run>Regedit>ok
Navigate to
Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current ControlSet\Control
Panel>Cpls
Look in the right pane for an entry and delete
it.


regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

I need help. I have an icon left in my control panel - CMI Audio
Config - that wont remove after unstalling C-Media sound driver from
Microsoft download. No way to delete the driver. It conflicts with my
NVIDA driver so I have NO SOUND

 

[Richard Urban]

Make sure that "Nforce Audio" is chosen under Sounds and Audio Devices
(Sound Playback). It could be that your headset/microphone, if you have one,
is listed instead.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Guest]

To: Richard Urban

Did 100% clean up very carefully, rebooted to no sound, then C-Media
reinstalled itself.

Please give me a better idea.

 

[Richard Urban]

You did NOT do as I said. I have seen this problem before, and have in fact,
experienced it myself on my A7N8X Deluxe ver. 2 motherboards after loading
new drivers. It was an easy fix. You have to make sure that the Sound
Playback Audio Sound Device is set for Nvidia Nforce Audio. You have to also
go to the advanced tab and make sure your speakers are chosen correctly.

It is a likely configuration issue, and only you can see exactly what your
sound configuration is and then determine what to do to make it correct.

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Guest]

YO Tomshare

Got the same troubles you have!!! Is there somebody watching from C-Media or
microsoft?? Cause this is a real PROBLEM!!! I've done everything listed
before. And for Richard My sound device (Realtek ac97) isn't even listed!!!!!
I'm not tryin to be rude but the thing really acts like a virus just what
tomshare said! Please help us!

 

[Guest]

Found something Tomshare!
check this link http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread25517.html

 

[Guest]

YES!!!!! It worked for me!!