Realtek Modded Audio Driver for Windows 10/11 - Only for HDAUDIO

[R1V4L]

Hi Alan, your latest driver package doesn't install.

 

[MasterBeiShen]

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Hi Alan, your latest driver package doesn't install.

Mine is installing successfully but after restarting, the audio manager doesn't open and Sound Blaster Connect says "audio device cannot be detected". Tried uninstalling 8945 and reinstalling 8924 but everything seems to be buggered now. The problem just persists and nothing works.

Edit: I had to tick the box for the optional driver for the new driver to work! Not sure why, because I'm pretty sure I don't have an SST. Problem solved anyway!

 

[jinsk8r]

I know it's not related to the thread, but anyone knows how to change HD Audio Manager skin? Since there are skin files in the folder, I think it's possible to change it but I don't know how.

Thanks in advance!

 

[ausdim]

Didn't work for me too.
Cant install it.

Thanks for the work

 

[R1V4L]

Mine is installing successfully but after restarting, the audio manager doesn't open and Sound Blaster Connect says "audio device cannot be detected". Tried uninstalling 8945 and reinstalling 8924 but everything seems to be buggered now. The problem just persists and nothing works.

Edit: I had to tick the box for the optional driver for the new driver to work! Not sure why, because I'm pretty sure I don't have an SST. Problem solved anyway!

Are you sure that you tried to install 6.0.8945.1 ? The installer doesn't display anything but that error. I'm trying to install it on Windows 10, version 2004

 

[jinsk8r]

[FIX] For any one who has Realtek driver that doesn't separate outputs (Front and rear jacks tied up together), this is the solution

 

[fabiomarqs]

Sorry but I can't find any instructions about installing this.
Could you please help me posting a step-by-step?

I have the original driver installed, do I need to uninstall first?

 

[MasterBeiShen]

Are you sure that you tried to install 6.0.8945.1 ? The installer doesn't display anything but that error. I'm trying to install it on Windows 10, version 2004

I had to check the box that asks if I would like to also install the enumerator bus driver. Actually, maybe Alan could try to include an auto-uninstaller to help us remove the old versions when updating. Or maybe he could give us a guide on how to properly uninstall and/or update these AAF packs.

 

[JazzMeezal]

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Hi Alan, your latest driver package doesn't install.

me too, cant install driver

 

[btomer]

Hi
Alan Finote

you are the best!!!
trayd 10 of different solotens, yours work at first try.
no REGEDIT, No SAFE MODE - just run and it works.

thanks a lot

using windows 10
the 5.1 on the s/pdif working
Asus TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)

 

[ausdim]

So what is going with us having problem with the new exe?

2020-05-11 17:51:02.958   InitializeSetup raised an exception (fatal).
2020-05-11 17:51:02.958   Exception message:
2020-05-11 17:51:02.958   Message box (OK):
                          Runtime error (at 5:3292):
                         
                          SWbemObjectSet: Invalid parameter

Thanks

 

[Vicalvi]

@Alan Finote , how are you? I'm from Brazil too and I would like you to take a quick question if possible. I haven't installed your mod yet, the current driver for my motherboard is the latest version available from Realtek for the ALC 1150. In that case just download your mod and install over the standard, correct?

 

[AAF Optimus]

I already found the problem in my script. This is a WMI query on the audio bus hardware that on some machines is returning the error: SWbemObjectSet: Invalid query.

@Alan Finote , how are you? I'm from Brazil too and I would like you to take a quick question if possible. I haven't installed your mod yet, the current driver for my motherboard is the latest version available from Realtek for the ALC 1150. In that case just download your mod and install over the standard, correct?

It is necessary that you uninstall the previous version of the driver and restart your computer. After that, start with this installer.

 

[ausdim]

I already found the problem in my script. This is a WMI query on the audio bus hardware that on some machines is returning the error: SWbemObjectSet: Invalid query.


It is necessary that you uninstall the previous version of the driver and restart your computer. After that, start with this installer.

So on those machines is better to stay to: 6.0.8924.1 version and just manually update Nahimic 3 App version to 1.4.4?

Thanks for quick response.

 

[AAF Optimus]

So on those machines is better to stay to: 6.0.8924.1 version and just manually update Nahimic 3 App version to 1.4.4?

Thanks for quick response.

If you get an error with the latest version (6.0.8945.1), for now, yes.

 

[Candor]

I just installed the latest driver package (6.0.8945.1), left all install options at default settings.

I just noticed I no longer have an option to save new equalizer settings in SB-Connect. The "Add New" button is missing?

Anyone else?

 

[AAF Optimus]

I just installed the latest driver package (6.0.8945.1), left all install options at default settings.

I just noticed I no longer have an option to save new equalizer settings in SB-Connect. The "Add New" button is missing?

Anyone else?

In fact, this version of Sound Blaster Connect (2) does not have such a feature.

 

[Candor]

In fact, this version of Sound Blaster Connect (2) does not have such a feature.

Yeah I suspected as much. I wonder why they dropped it? Seems odd to me.

Thanks for clarifying

 

[lightzout]

Time to update again! The last version was much more stable but there is a constant between apps taking control of the sound control panel and enabling enhancements. Also, the RTHD Manager seemed to hang or crash at times which was either caused by Windows Audio service or the other way around. From the beginning i have struggled with Windows and tried to create a super admin and get everything to work as a user. Basically I play games, listen to music and watch movies. Switching between the various activities would require re-opening the device property tabs to check the Disable Enhancements box. I finally got a solid state drive and will do a clean install for Windows 10. Any suggestions of best version of Windows10 for older hardware like mine? The SSD should make a nice boost but my main goal is simply stability. Running Enterprise version may not be the best solution. This motherboard was made 8 years ago before Windows 10 was released so it lives in a nether world between legacy 32 bit drivers and the earliest protocols for things now common. The Asus AI Suite 2 is basically non-functional yet I still need to install it for the drivers. I have been buying Asus for over 20 years because they are built to last. When I cut out all the crap in Windows 10 that bogs down resources I actually get to play current games at low settings but MS insists on re-installing stuff like Cortana I do not want, need or will ever use. My Windows 10 experience has been pretty good but still not satisfied.

Let me give Alan some praise here too. I really like the newer more simplified version and the option to keep everything nice and simple for those of us who are going to use the suites. My main thing lately has been playing music the sound quality is superb. I like that it doesn't have to be too complicated. I would like to learn more about how the sound works and am keen to find a console or other way to see what resources are competing for control of audio enhancements. Any suggestions how I learn more about what is happening on my machine?

Also, do both of these need to run at startup or is this redundant?

 

[AAF Optimus]

Also, do both of these need to run at startup or is this redundant?

If you have the Classic Panel, leave the second one enabled (RAVCpl64.exe), but if you have the Custom Panel, leave the first one (RtkNGUI64.exe).

 

[Battler624]

Just a quick question, does this not support USB related stuff?

I have my headset connected to a DAC that is connected via USB, the dolby atmos app doesn't work and gives me the message "plug headphones or speakers into system audio jack to enable dolby atmos". If I make my default audio AAF optimus sound, then the dolby atmos app no longer shows this message but I cant hear anything from my headset so i'm not sure whats the issue here.

 

[AAF Optimus]

Just a quick question, does this not support USB related stuff?

I have my headset connected to a DAC that is connected via USB, the dolby atmos app doesn't work and gives me the message "plug headphones or speakers into system audio jack to enable dolby atmos". If I make my default audio AAF optimus sound, then the dolby atmos app no longer shows this message but I cant hear anything from my headset so i'm not sure whats the issue here.

Since the device has only one USB port for connection, when used, it becomes independent from the internal audio device, thus requiring a separate driver.

 

[MasterBeiShen]

Hi Alan, the Smart Headphone Amp level in the latest version of the Realtek HD Audio Manager keeps getting reset to BLANK after a system restart. Is there any way I can get the setting to remain at level 3?

 

[lightzout]

Thank you so much this install is smooth as silk so far. I have been getting great results using FooBar2000 audio player. It's open-source with an amazing community of programmers and artists that allows users to dial in exactly what they like best. Its pretty DIY but its the perfect way to get the most from your music library.



****Pump the Brakes****

Now I cannot get the Disable Enhancemment box to stay selected and windows audio service keeps crashing. So freakin sick of this! Please help me diagnose what is doing this! I have no sound at all npw.

 

[Vicalvi]

I already found the problem in my script. This is a WMI query on the audio bus hardware that on some machines is returning the error: SWbemObjectSet: Invalid query.


It is necessary that you uninstall the previous version of the driver and restart your computer. After that, start with this installer.

Alan, sorry for the silly question, but it's just to do the procedure correctly. When you talk to uninstall the previous version, what is the correct way?

That :

Or this :

Thank you again.