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Making Audio Enhancers Work on Windows

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The preset perfect with my speakers. I didn't turned the volume up. I was just saying maybe add more because you said it sounds more than expected.

It sounds more than expected with my dolby certified speakers

It will sounds good with other speakers, but not as much as dolby speakers

I hope u got my point, adding more than presets limit will definitely creates distorted audio as i tested on dolby speakers & othes speakers

For that u need dolby gaming with my highquality gaming preset
 
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I have come up with an all in one solution for activating Creative Sound Enhancers without the need for having to do anything manually.


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Before or after the installation of the Creative Sound Enhancer of your choosing, run "Finalize.exe" and input the corresponding number that matches your Creative Sound Enhancer, press Enter, wait for it to say "Enjoy!" and then simply close the the application to exit.

 
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I have come up with an all in one solution for activating Creative Sound Enhancers without the need for having to do anything manually.


Before or after the installation of the Creative Sound Enhancer of your choosing, run "Finalize.exe" and input the corresponding number that matches your Creative Sound Enhancer, press Enter, wait for it to say "Enjoy!" and then simply close the the application to exit.

Windows' compatibility manager dialogue prompt might pop up, just select "This Application Installed Correctly" and you're done.

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You did a Genius work, appreciations to you

I have questions, does this app need any .net frameworks to work

Does it works well on other windows versions

Did u tested every single creative audio enhancer which u mentioned

Answer the questions, i'am waiting, u did awesome work
 
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It doesn't require any .net frameworks to work with as it's simply a batch script converted to an executable.

It works on every version of Windows ranging from Windows 7 to 10.

I have tested SB X-Fi MB5, Cinema 3, SBC 360/720. The rest should work fine, as all it does is manipulates and gets rid of the unnecessary KGA files and keeps the necessary one(s) for the product of your choosing.

I have updated the download link just now. Much thanks to @prettyclaire82 for the compile, and @alanfox2000 for providing detailed info.
 
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It doesn't require any .net frameworks to work with as it's simply a batch script converted to an executable.

It works on every version of Windows ranging from Windows 7 to 10.

I have tested SB X-Fi MB5, Cinema 3, SBC 360/720. The rest should work fine, as all it does is manipulates and gets rid of the unnecessary KGA files and keeps the necessary one(s) for the product of your choosing.

I have updated the download link just now. Much thanks to @prettyclaire82 for the compile, and @alanfox2000 for providing detailed info.

Appreciations for your hard work

Where is the link of just now updated download link ?
 
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Post updated. Had to increase the size of the font and make it bold so that the download link doesn't slip by.
 
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Thanks again

Did you tested finalize.exe on Sound Blaster Cinema 5 ?


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I am going to make an in depth tutorial for using most of the Sound Enhancers thank to APO Driver pretty soon, so that anyone with Realtek HD Audio can benefit from these sound Enhancers. Both in written and video form, likely on YouTube.
 
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Does SBC5 requires more than one genkga files, u said finalize.exe removes unnecessary kga files

Your posted images clearly shows finalize.exe generated many kga files for sbc5

Can you explain what's the use of other extra kga files that your finalize app creates

According to prettyclaire, sbc5 requires only one kga file
 
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And it does keep the only KGA file needed for SBC 5, CTLPS4HTX2.kga file to be specific. Don't pay attention to the messages it shows.

Code:
@echo off
cls
:start
echo.
echo     Type in the number for the product's installation
echo     that you'd like to finalize from the list below:
echo          01. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
echo          02. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
echo          03. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3
echo          04. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5 (UWP App)
echo          05. Creative Sound Blaster X360 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          06. Creative Sound Blaster X720 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          07. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2
echo          08. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
echo          09. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
echo          10. Creative THX TruStudio Pro
echo     Simply close this window to exit.
echo.
set dest=%programdata%\Creative\Softwarelock
set filepath=%~dp0
set choice=
set /p choice=Input your choice:
if not '%choice%'=='' set choice=%choice:~0,1%
if '%choice%'=='1' goto cinema1
if '%choice%'=='2' goto cinema2
if '%choice%'=='3' goto cinema3
if '%choice%'=='4' goto cinema5
if '%choice%'=='5' goto sbc360
if '%choice%'=='6' goto sbc720
if '%choice%'=='7' goto mb2
if '%choice%'=='8' goto mb3
if '%choice%'=='9' goto mb5
if '%choice%'=='10' goto thx
echo %choice%     The input is invalid, please try again.
echo.
goto start

:cinema1
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT47H9X2.lga CTLT47H9X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema!!
goto start

:cinema2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT9SJDX2.lga CTLT9SJDX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2!!
goto start

:cinema3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLMN34SX2.lga CTLMN34SX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3!!
goto start

:cinema5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLPS4HTX2.lga CTLPS4HTX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5!!
goto start

:sbc360
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLLAS4HX2.lga CTLLAS4HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X360!!
goto start

:sbc720
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLNBK2HX2.lga CTLNBK2HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X720!!
goto start

:mb2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
ren CTD1JXF23A.lga CTD1JXF23A.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2!!
goto start

:mb3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLO3H65X2.lga CTLO3H65X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3!!
goto start

:mb5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLXS2Q3X2.lga CTLXS2Q3X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5!!
goto start

:thx
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative THX TruStudio Pro!!
goto start

Here is the batch file, as long as you have PrettyClaire82's compile named as GenKGA.exe in the same directory, you can save the aforementioned code into a text file, rename it to .bat and use it to activate any Creative product you want, specially if you're weary of security concerns and don't wish to download my compile.
 
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And it does keep the only KGA file needed for SBC 5, CTLPS4HTX2.kga file to be specific. Don't pay attention to the messages it shows.

Code:
@echo off
cls
:start
echo.
echo     Type in the number for the product's installation
echo     that you'd like to finalize from the list below:
echo          01. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
echo          02. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
echo          03. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3
echo          04. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5 (UWP App)
echo          05. Creative Sound Blaster X360 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          06. Creative Sound Blaster X720 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          07. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2
echo          08. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
echo          09. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
echo          10. Creative THX TruStudio Pro
echo     Simply close this window to exit.
echo.
set dest=%programdata%\Creative\Softwarelock
set filepath=%~dp0
set choice=
set /p choice=Input your choice:
if not '%choice%'=='' set choice=%choice:~0,1%
if '%choice%'=='1' goto cinema1
if '%choice%'=='2' goto cinema2
if '%choice%'=='3' goto cinema3
if '%choice%'=='4' goto cinema5
if '%choice%'=='5' goto sbc360
if '%choice%'=='6' goto sbc720
if '%choice%'=='7' goto mb2
if '%choice%'=='8' goto mb3
if '%choice%'=='9' goto mb5
if '%choice%'=='10' goto thx
echo %choice%     The input is invalid, please try again.
echo.
goto start

:cinema1
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT47H9X2.lga CTLT47H9X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema!!
goto start

:cinema2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT9SJDX2.lga CTLT9SJDX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2!!
goto start

:cinema3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLMN34SX2.lga CTLMN34SX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3!!
goto start

:cinema5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLPS4HTX2.lga CTLPS4HTX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5!!
goto start

:sbc360
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLLAS4HX2.lga CTLLAS4HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X360!!
goto start

:sbc720
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLNBK2HX2.lga CTLNBK2HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X720!!
goto start

:mb2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
ren CTD1JXF23A.lga CTD1JXF23A.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2!!
goto start

:mb3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLO3H65X2.lga CTLO3H65X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3!!
goto start

:mb5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLXS2Q3X2.lga CTLXS2Q3X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5!!
goto start

:thx
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative THX TruStudio Pro!!
goto start

Here is the batch file, as long as you have PrettyClaire82's compile named as GenKGA.exe in the same directory, you can save the aforementioned code into a text file, rename it to .bat and use it to activate any Creative product you want.

Thanks fro clarifying my doubt's

I will use your finalize app & batch file to see it for my self

Can you make standalone single installations of all dolby uwp apps without relying on apo driver, no offense to alanfox at all

Just curious, dldolby.blogspot has single app installation files like nahimic, dolby atmos etc

If you can, than share with me

And it does keep the only KGA file needed for SBC 5, CTLPS4HTX2.kga file to be specific. Don't pay attention to the messages it shows.

Code:
@echo off
cls
:start
echo.
echo     Type in the number for the product's installation
echo     that you'd like to finalize from the list below:
echo          01. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema
echo          02. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2
echo          03. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3
echo          04. Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5 (UWP App)
echo          05. Creative Sound Blaster X360 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          06. Creative Sound Blaster X720 (Desktop and UWP App)
echo          07. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2
echo          08. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
echo          09. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5
echo          10. Creative THX TruStudio Pro
echo     Simply close this window to exit.
echo.
set dest=%programdata%\Creative\Softwarelock
set filepath=%~dp0
set choice=
set /p choice=Input your choice:
if not '%choice%'=='' set choice=%choice:~0,1%
if '%choice%'=='1' goto cinema1
if '%choice%'=='2' goto cinema2
if '%choice%'=='3' goto cinema3
if '%choice%'=='4' goto cinema5
if '%choice%'=='5' goto sbc360
if '%choice%'=='6' goto sbc720
if '%choice%'=='7' goto mb2
if '%choice%'=='8' goto mb3
if '%choice%'=='9' goto mb5
if '%choice%'=='10' goto thx
echo %choice%     The input is invalid, please try again.
echo.
goto start

:cinema1
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT47H9X2.lga CTLT47H9X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema!!
goto start

:cinema2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT9SJDX2.lga CTLT9SJDX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2!!
goto start

:cinema3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLMN34SX2.lga CTLMN34SX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3!!
goto start

:cinema5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLPS4HTX2.lga CTLPS4HTX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5!!
goto start

:sbc360
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLLAS4HX2.lga CTLLAS4HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X360!!
goto start

:sbc720
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLNBK2HX2.lga CTLNBK2HX2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X720!!
goto start

:mb2
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
ren CTD1JXF23A.lga CTD1JXF23A.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB2!!
goto start

:mb3
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLO3H65X2.lga CTLO3H65X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3!!
goto start

:mb5
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLXS2Q3X2.lga CTLXS2Q3X2.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5!!
goto start

:thx
@echo off
if not exist "%dest%" mkdir "%dest%" >nul
cd "%dest%"
del /f *.kga
del /f *.lga
"%filepath%\GenKGA.exe"
ren *.kga *.lga
ren CTLT99HB0X.lga CTLT99HB0X.kga
del /f *.lga
echo           Done! Enjoy Creative THX TruStudio Pro!!
goto start

Here is the batch file, as long as you have PrettyClaire82's compile named as GenKGA.exe in the same directory, you can save the aforementioned code into a text file, rename it to .bat and use it to activate any Creative product you want, specially if you're weary of security concerns and don't wish to download my compile.

I don't have any security issue with your finalize app

Just asked my doubts
 
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What dldolby.blogspot does is that it modifies an existing set of drivers and integrates necessary APO drivers for the Sound Enhancer it's bundling with. It's what people used to do back in the days. Installing a modified version of the driver is a tedious process, specially on the modern systems where you've to disable Secureboot from UEFI, disable driver signature integrity, and when an updated Realtek Driver set is available, you have to wait for the author to release the update or mod it yourself.

Alanfox2000's approach fixes all these issues. Once my tutorial for the UWP apps are published (should be by next week) no one's going to feel confused anymore, and it'll become a really easy process for everyone.

Same goes for the UAD drivers, for which I have a splendid method of installation and uninstallation, which is far simpler than what's currently prescribed.
 
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What dldolby.blogspot does is that it modifies an existing set of drivers and integrates necessary APO drivers for the Sound Enhancer it's bundling with. It's what people used to do back in the days. Installing a modified version of the driver is a tedious process, specially on the modern systems where you've to disable Secureboot from UEFI, disable driver signature integrity, and when an updated Realtek Driver set is available, you have to wait for the author to release the update or mod it yourself.

Alanfox2000's approach fixes all these issues. Once my tutorial for the UWP apps are published (should be by next week) no one's going to feel confused anymore, and it'll become a really easy process for everyone.

Same goes for the UAD drivers, for which I have a splendid method of installation and uninstallation, which is far simpler than what's currently prescribed.
Yah, Alanfox is a genius

What's your method of installation & uninstallation for UAD drivers

I'am waiting for easily understandable tutorials

Only one question, how to install sbc5 drivers without apo driver, just out of curiousity
 
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You can't install SBC5 without APO driver, unless your motherboard comes bundled with SBC5. Like the ASRock Fatal1ty H370 has SBC5 bundled with it.

These Sound Enhancers don't come bundled with most entry level or mid range motherboards because it costs the manufacturer in licensing fees to be able to bundle the Sound Enhancer with it. A motherboard that has a license for Creative SBC5 will have it's device ID and subvendor ID included in Creative's MBAPO2 *.dll files and in a certain driver *.inf file, so that it doesn't require the use of APO driver.

APO driver gets around these limitations and unlocks them for all of us with Realtek HD Audio chips.
 
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You can't install SBC5 without APO driver, unless your motherboard comes bundled with SBC5. Like the ASRock Fatal1ty H370 has SBC5 bundled with it.

These Sound Enhancers don't come bundled with most entry level or mid range motherboards because it costs the manufacturer in licensing fees to be able to bundle the Sound Enhancer with it. A motherboard that has a license for Creative SBC5 will have it's device ID and subvendor ID included in Creative's MBAPO2 *.dll files and in a certain driver *.inf file, so that it doesn't require the use of APO driver.

APO driver gets around these limitations and unlocks them for all of us with Realtek HD Audio chips.

Thanks for clear explanation

You & alanfox2000 are just awesome

I will be waiting for easily understandable tutorials for all available audio enhancers on techpowerup forums

Can u tell me from where alanfox gets all types of uwp files like all dolby uwp apps, uwp nahimic app, dtsx uwp app etc
 
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From Windows Store. There's a way to download Appx files from Windows Store.

Edit: Here's a more sensible approach for organizing FXConfigurator's Config and Registry files. Please see attachment, @alanfox2000.

I have organized the files more neatly so that everyone will find it easier to use.

Attachment updated with more detailed readme. If anyone wishes to use this, just copy FXConfigurator.exe from your APO driver installation over to the folder you've extracted this archive. Meant for Windows x64 OSes only, as I don't have access to any 32Bit systems.
 

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From Windows Store. There's a way to download Appx files from Windows Store.

But when i search for dolby uwp apps on windows store it only shows dolby acces app

When i search for nahimic & other uwp apps it does not shows any results

then how alanfox searches for all other uwp apps, because store doesn't shows any results, i tried many times

from where alanfox gets uwp app's uri's, when store doesn't show any results

From Windows Store. There's a way to download Appx files from Windows Store.

Did u searched nahimic uwp app on windows store, i know it will not show any results, then how to get url's & uri's

Please answer
 
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Did u searched nahimic uwp app on windows store, i know it will not show any results, then how to get url's & uri's

Please answer

I guess since these are still tied to licensing and certain manufacturer/hardware exclusive, they aren't available publicly but rather to people who has the URL. Just save the URL in a text file somewhere, and you'll be fine.
 
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I guess since these are still tied to licensing and certain manufacturer/hardware exclusive, they aren't available publicly but rather to people who has the URL. Just save the URL in a text file somewhere, and you'll be fine.

Ok, so there is no way to get our searched uwp app's uri's

I wonder from where alanfox get's those uwp app's uri's

so no one here knows how to get uwp uri's

I asked alanfox many times this same question, he just ignores, or he doesn't want to tell how he get our searched uwp apps uri's

Thanks
From Windows Store. There's a way to download Appx files from Windows Store.

Edit: Here's a more sensible approach for organizing FXConfigurator's Config and Registry files. Please see attachment, @alanfox2000.

I have organized the files more neatly so that everyone will find it easier to use.

This file is not found

Oops! We ran into some problems.

The requested page could not be found.
 
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I guess it's a delicate matter. Why don't you just save the URL in a text file from his site at puresoftapps?
 
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I guess it's a delicate matter. Why don't you just save the URL in a text file from his site at puresoftapps?

I saved them all, but from where alanfox gets them

When i search for any dolby or nahimic uwp app i won't get any results, how alanfox gets results for his searches from windows store

I got it alanfox don't want to share

Ok, thanks for answering all my questions & for keeping patience with me for my nonstop questions

I have come up with an all in one solution for activating Creative Sound Enhancers without the need for having to do anything manually.


Before or after the installation of the Creative Sound Enhancer of your choosing, run "Finalize.exe" and input the corresponding number that matches your Creative Sound Enhancer, press Enter, wait for it to say "Enjoy!" and then simply close the the application to exit.


Finalize.exe shows error, see below

Finalize app error.PNG



.Bat file has two errors, it needs .net runtime, see below

Finalize app error.PNG
 
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sorry for my stupid-noob question but why I have better sound-feel to my android phone with dolby atmos from my pc with dolby atmos for gaming? movies and musics.
 
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sorry for my stupid-noob question but why I have better sound-feel to my android phone with dolby atmos from my pc with dolby atmos for gaming? movies and musics.

You need dolby certified speakers to fully utilize dolby app's features, android phones which comes with preinstalled dolby app & speaker designed for dolby, that's the reason it sounds like how it meant to be
 
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