Installing And Uninstalling Software; Using Creative Software Autoupdate; Updating Directx - Creative audigy 5 User Manual

Installing and Uninstalling Software

To take full advantage of your Sound Blaster Audigy 5, you need to install device drivers and
applications. At times, you may also need to uninstall some or all of the device drivers and applications
to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. To learn how to
do so in all supported Windows operating systems, consult the following sections:
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For Windows 8:
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. In a short while, a drive icon will be displayed. Click on the icon, and then choose Run setup.exe.
If you do not see the drive icon, follow the steps below:
i. Right-click on the background of the Windows start screen, and then click All apps.
ii. Click Computer.
iii. Right-click the CD or DVD drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay.
3. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
4. When prompted, restart your computer.
For Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista:
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive. If it does not run automatically, do the
following:
i. Double-click the Computer or My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Open AutoPlay or
Autoplay.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
3. When prompted, restart your computer.

Using Creative Software AutoUpdate

Locating, downloading, and installing updates for your Creative products is now simpler and faster with
the web-based Creative Software AutoUpdate system.
When you connect to Creative Software AutoUpdate via the Internet, the website will analyze your
computer system to determine what operating system (OS), language, and Creative products are
installed in your system.
After the online analysis, you will be able to select from a list of only the most relevant software and
driver updates. The files will then be retrieved and installed on your system for you.
To learn more about Creative Software AutoUpdate, visit www.soundblaster.com/support.

Updating DirectX

To download the latest the latest update for DirectX, go to www.microsoft.com.
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