Any ideas on sthda.sys? Trying to fix audio driver

[benwong]

I am trying to install a hotfix from Microsoft to fix my 'no audio' problem.
The file is KB888111 and while installing a message says I need to find a
file 'sthda'sys' to continue installation.

Any MS people here know where I can get this file or if there is a way
around it?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I am trying to install a hotfix from Microsoft to fix my 'no audio'
problem. The file is KB888111 and while installing a message says I
need to find a file 'sthda'sys' to continue installation.

Any MS people here know where I can get this file or if there is a
way around it?

Download and install the latest driver .. for the C-Major Audio - SigmaTel.
You can get that from your sound card manufacturer/motherboard manufacturer
or computer manufacturer...

 

[javier cespedes]

I need to find a
file 'sthda'sys' to continue installation.

Any MS people here know where I can get this file or if there is a way
around it?

 

[Olórin]

I need to find a
file 'sthda'sys' to continue installation.

Any MS people here know where I can get this file or if there is a way
around it?

With the minimal information you've provided (installation of what? what is
this to do with MS or XP?), all I can do is advise "Google is not your
enemy" at point you to, perhaps,
http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Windows/XP/Q_22918525.html
and suggest browsing the installation media (DVD, CD, floppy) that came with
whatever it is you're trying to install in case the file is tucked away
there somewhere.

 

[Twayne]

I need to find a

file 'sthda'sys' to continue installation.

Any MS people here know where I can get this file or if there is a way
around it?

 

[Ray Parrish]

I checked out that link Olorin gave and it sucks. It's a pay for help
site that gives you a 7 day free trial. I'll never sign up for that.

A quick Google reveals sthda.sys to be a sound card driver file for your
Intel chip motherboard named C-Major Audio, from SigmaTel, Inc.

It seems that you may be on a Gateway system as they come with that
integrated sound card on the motherboard. If your system is a Gateway
have a look at the following forum discussion which contains a link to
download the drivers for the sound card.

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread188271.html

If your system isn't a Gateway, go to the web site for the manufacturer
of your pc or motherboard, and look in their Tech Support links for your
sound card driver download.

Later, Ray Parrish

 

[Olórin]

I checked out that link Olorin gave and it sucks. It's a pay for help site
that gives you a 7 day free trial. I'll never sign up for that.

Neither would I. My apologies to the OP; when I originally gave the link it
was one of the usual Experts Exchange pages and actually *did* give a
selection of answers IF you scroll right down past reams of off-putting
blurb to the bottom. I checked just now and it's changed and doesn't give
the discussions I originally pointed to.

 

[Xandros]

http://www.google.com/search?q=sthda.sys