Realtek audio driver - is it really needed?

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Level 2

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Realtek audio driver - is it really needed?

after i installed Windows XP on my Macbook, and updated the drivers with the Leopard CD, i noticed one "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver".
is this really part of a Windows install on a Macbook, or can i delete it?

Mac mini 1.83 1 GB RAM, Macbook white 2.1 2 GB RAM, Mac OS X (10.5.5), 19" LG L196WTQ Flatron Wide/Seagate FreeAgent Pro/hp psc 1210/Canon A80

Posted on Dec 12, 2008 10:10 AM

Answer 1

Fortuny

Level 7

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Dec 13, 2008 9:55 PM in response to Amaury Vargas

Click on 'Start' - 'Control Panel' - 'System' - 'Hardware'-Tab - 'Device Manager' and check for any devices shown with a yellow mark.
Also check there in the 'Audio-Video Devices' for mentioning of Realtek Devices.

If Realtek is mentioned there, leave all as it is, since otherwise you will loose Audio support.

Stefan

Answer 2

Fortuny

Level 7

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Dec 12, 2008 8:37 PM in response to Amaury Vargas

Hi,

where did you came across the Realtek Driver ?

If it is listed in the Hardware Section/Device Manager of the Windows Control Panel
and the properties of it say 'Device in use' then leave it as it is.

I don't have a MacBook myself, but on my two Macs I have these Realtek and left it there and I have no Audio problems.

Stefan

Answer 3

Amaury Vargas Author

Level 2

383 points

Dec 13, 2008 6:34 AM in response to Fortuny

well it was just there when i finished installing Win XP (after having installed the Bootcamp drivers) on my MacBook.
there is the icon in the system tray, which i chose not to show, and the Realtek control panel.