- Realtek Ac97 64-bit Audio Driver Download
- Realtek Ac97 Audio Driver Windows 8 64 Bit Download
- Realtek Ac97 64-bit Audio Driver Mac
RealTek AC97 AUDIO CODECS Driver and Utility Archive are listed for RealTek AC97 AUDIO CODECS Audio and Sound. The downloads for legacy driver are developed and published by RealTek for Audio and Sound. Total 29 downloads for legacy Driver, Utility can be downloaded from Open Drivers and installed for Linux, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98. To use AC97 audio download the Realtek AC97 Windows 95 driver (not the 98se one) then extract it and use the device manager to install it 12. Other virtualization options There are two other free virtualization options available, however VirtualBox with SciTech has better graphics performance for gaming.
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Contents1. Introduction
2. System requirements
3. Recommended software
4. Virtual Machine settings
5. Required command
6. Installation sequence
7. File Associations
8. Troubleshooting
9. Usability tips
10. Useful websites
11. Other driver options
12. Other virtualization options
1. Introduction
There are quite a few guides out there on how to install Windows 98se in VirtualBox, this one differs in the following ways:
- Level of detail - for instance this guide takes you step by step through installing the video driver, the other guides I've seen only give a general outline
- Installed software - once you finish you will have a fully updated system with a basic software loadout and some important runtimes
2. System requirements
VirtualBox 5.2.44 plus extension pack (v6.x.x only fully supports Win 7 or later)
Host CPU must be capable of and have hardware virtualization enabled (VT-x/AMD-V)
Guest Base and Video memory allocations are quite generous and can be cut in half if desired
The install has been tested in Windows, Linux & OSX but obviously not all versions thereof
3. Recommended software
Note on colour codes shown below (en-GB versions of Firefox and Open Office in archives and torent):
@ means that the file is available in the small patches archive and as a part of the torent
# means that the file is available in the medium patches archive and as a part of the torent
% means that the file is available in the slow (4KB/s) torent
Create a CD image file containing the following software (size given includes dependencies):
@ The extracted config and batch files from this post's attachment
- Win98se_Config_Files.7z
- (2.2 KiB) Downloaded 9131 times
%Auto-Patcher December 2007 Full 331MB - MSFN topic
%Auto-Patcher December 2008 Upgrade - download
#sdd-win-7.0.0.340-beta.exe 11MB - SciTech Display Doctor
@KernelEx-4.5.2.exe - compatibility layer to run XP programs
@GDIplus.dll - 5.1.3102.5581, needed by SumatraPDF and some other applications
@flashplayer10_3r183_90_winax.exe 3MB - Flash for IE, extracted from fp_10.3.183.90_archive.zip, last version to work
@msxml4-KB2758694-enu.exe 2MB - Microsoft XML 4.0 SP3, extract msxml.msi and save that to the CD
@vcredist_x86.exe 3MB - Visual C++ 2005 SP1 KB2538242
#dotnetfx.exe 55MB - .Net Framework 1.1 RtM
#NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe - SP1 for .Net 1.1
@NDP1.1sp1-KB971108-X86.exe - .Net hotfix
#NDP1.1sp1-KB2833941-X86.exe - .Net hotfix
@7z920.msi 1MB - 7-Zip file archiver, make sure you get the .msi version
#Firefox Setup 10.0.12esr.exe 19MB - a bit twitchy, last version to work
@Dictionaries.7z - spell check for Yanks, Poms, Canuks & Aussies
@install_flash_player_32bit.exe - 11.1.102.63, last version to work
@PlainOldFavorites_1.3.1.xpi - needed to create bookmarks
#jre-6u22-windows-i586.exe 15MB - Java runtime environment, last version to work
% Open Office 3.2.1 - United States - Great Britain - Other 127MB - needs Java, last version to work
@SumatraPDF-2.2.1-install.exe 6MB - last version to work
@ Any old .pdf file to register the file association
#klmcodec345.exe 26MB - K-Lite Mega Codec Pack, last version to work
@quicktimealt156.exe QuickTime Alternative, last version to work
4. Virtual Machine settings
Create a new virtual machine named 'Win 98se' with (preferred but optional) 512MB of RAM and an 8GB or larger hard drive (fixed size drives are usually faster) then adjust the VM settings to match as closely as possible the list given below. The changes from default settings are in bold, if an item is mentioned then its matching box is ticked.
- General
- Basic
- Name: Win 98se
- Type: Microsoft Windows
- Version: Windows 98
- Advanced
- Snapshot Folder: Default Setting
- Shared Clipboard: Disabled
- Drag'n'Drop: Disabled
- Encryption
- Not Enabled
- Basic
- System
- Motherboard
- Base Memory: 512MB
- Boot Order: Optical then Hard Disk
- Chipset: PIIX3
- Pointing Device: USB Tablet
- Extended Features: Enable I/O APIC (only)
- Processor
- Processor(s): 1 CPU
- Execution Cap: 100%
- Extended Features: Enable PAE/NX
- Acceleration
- Paravirtualization Interface: Default
- Hardware Virtualization: Enable VT-x/AMD-V & Enable Nested Paging
- Motherboard
- Display
- Screen
- Video Memory: 64MB
- Monitor Count: 1
- Scale Factor: 100%
- Acceleration: Enable 3D Acceleration & Enable 2D Video Acceleration
- Remote Display
- Not Enabled
- Video Capture
- Not Enabled
- Screen
- Storage
- Controller: Floppy
- Type: I82078 - Use Host I/O Cache
- Floppy Drive: Floppy Device 0
- Controller: IDE
- Type: PIIX4 - Use Host I/O Cache
- Win 98se.vdi - 8+ GB Fixed
- Hard Disk: IDE Primary Master
- Win 98se Install CD
- Optical Drive: IDE Secondary Master
- Win 98se Updates CD
- Optical Drive: IDE Secondary Slave
- Controller: Floppy
- Audio
- Enable Audio
- Host Audio Driver: Windows DirectSound or Linux/OSX equivalent
- Audio Controller: SoundBlaster 16
- Extended Features: Enable Audio Output
- Enable Audio
- Network
- Adapter 1
- Enable Network Adapter
- Attached to: Bridged Adapter
- Name: {system specific}
- Adapter Type: PCnet-PCI II (Am79C970A)
- Promiscuous Mode: Deny
- MAC Address: {randomly generated}
- Cable Connected
- Adapters 2-4
- Not Enabled
- Adapter 1
- Serial Ports
- Ports 1-4
- Not Enabled
- Ports 1-4
- USB
- Enable USB Controller
- USB 2.0 (EHCI) Controller
- Enable USB Controller
- Shared Folders
- Machine Folders
- User Interface
- Mini ToolBar: Show in Full-screen/Seamless & Show at Top of Screen
5. Required command
After creating your virtual machine and applying all the settings but before starting it up exit VirtualBox and run the following terminal command in the same user account, it does not require admin privileges.
Windows (replace 'Win 98se' with the name of your virtual machine if you changed it)
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'%ProgramFiles%OracleVirtualBoxVBoxManage.exe' setextradata 'Win 98se' VBoxInternal/USB/HidMouse/0/Config/CoordShift 0
Linux & OSX (replace 'Win 98se' with the name of your virtual machine if you changed it)
Realtek Ac97 64-bit Audio Driver Download
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VBoxManage setextradata 'Win 98se' VBoxInternal/USB/HidMouse/0/Config/CoordShift 0
You are now ready to start the installation
6. Installation sequence
As Windows 98se can be more than a bit unstable you may wish to save your image at various points, just chose to 'restart later' and shutdown instead of restarting then take a snapshot of the virtual hard drive before proceeding. I've given the time taken for some processes on my system (with the AntiVirus turned off) if you want to take a break while they run.
Optional steps are described in green, guaranteed errors are described in red, system specific errors are described in orange.
Start Windows 98 Setup and configure the hard drive (enable large disk support)
Start computer with CD-ROM support then enter the following commands
- D:
- CD Win98
- Format C: /V:Win98se
- Setup /p j (there is a space between /p and j)
Setup will hang on the first reboot after entering the license code, just force a restart
Setup might BSoD on the second reboot, press any key to continue
Switch to Windows Logon (Network Neighbourhood >> Properties >> Configuration) - save point 1
Set Virtual Memory to 1GB (My Computer >> Properties >> Performance)
Auto-Patcher December 2007 Full (install only)
Auto-Patcher December 2008 Upgrade (install and run)
Enter the following key sequence - M N U 5 1 3 7 B P S I I - 35 minutes
You might have to do the odd restart but if the VM continually aborts then it's time to refer to the troubleshooting section
sdd-win-7.0.0.340-beta.exe (SciTech Display Doctor)
- Install and reboot - save point 2
- Register and reboot
- Choose Monitor Model - (Standard monitor types) - Super VGA 1600x1200
- Click Display Driver then change Active Driver to SciTech Nucleus Driver and reboot
- Change Display Properties - Settings to 256 Colors - 1024 by 768 pixels and reboot
- Windows will hang on startup, force a restart in normal mode
- If you get a one dimensional screen resolution then force an ACPI shutdown
- Change Display Settings to True Color (32 bit) and either 1152x864 or 1280x1024 pixels
- Run the Optimize Wizard - Keep Current Mode - Continue Without Centring
- Run MSconfig and disable 'Check for SDD updates' on the Startup tab and reboot - save point 3
Internet Connection Wizard (Accessories >> Communications, connect via LAN)
Lock down Internet zones (Internet & Restricted to High, others to Medium)
KernelEx-4.5.2.exe (compatibility layer to run XP programs)- save point 4
Run1X.bat (& Run2X.bat) where X is your CD drive - installs the following, reboots on completion - 10 minutes
- uninstall MSXML 4.0 SP2
- copy GDIplus.dll (5.1.3102.5581) to C:Windows
- flashplayer10_3r183_90_winax.exe (flash player for I.E.)
- msxml.msi (MSXML 4.0 SP3 - extracted from msxml4-KB2758694-enu.exe)
- vcredist_x86.exe (Visual C++ 2005 SP1 KB2538242)
- dotnetfx.exe (.NET Framework 1.1 RtM)
- NDP1.1sp1-KB867460-X86.exe (Service Pack 1)
- NDP1.1sp1-KB971108-X86.exe (hotfix)
- NDP1.1sp1-KB2833941-X86.exe (hotfix)
- reboot and autostart Run2X.bat
- extract OOo_3.2.1_Win_x86_install_en-**.exe (Open Office)
- 7z920.msi (7-Zip file archiver)
- Firefox Setup 10.0.12esr.exe (KernelEx - XP SP2)
- extract Dictionaries.7z for Firefox
- install_flash_player_32bit.exe (flash player for Firefox)
- jre-6u22-windows-i586.exe (Java Runtime Environment)
- install openofficeorg32.msi
- SumatraPDF-2.2.1-install.exe
- klmcodec345.exe (K-Lite Mega Codec)
- quicktimealt156.exe (QuickTime Alternative)
- Set Firefox as the default web browser
- MenuReorg.bat (tidy quick launch, desktop & start menu)
Open PlainOldFavorites_1.3.1.xpi with Windows Explorer and link it to Firefox
Restart Firefox three times to enable Plain Old Favourites
Set file associations for 7-Zip, K-Lite Mega Codec & SumatraPDF (see below)
DeFrag & ScanDisk
All done
7. File Associations
To register the file associations:
- 7-Zip - Open 7-Zip and it's under Tools >> Options >> System (clear the email options on the 7-Zip tab)
- K-Lite Mega Codec - Open Media Player Classic and it's under View >> Options >> Player >> Formats
- SumatraPDF - Open a .pdf file in Windows Explorer and link it to C:SumatraPDFSumatraPDF.exe
- Open Office - The easiest reset method is to uninstall Open Office, reboot and then reinstall Open Office with the command
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C:WindowsSystemmsiexec.exe /I C:OpenOffice3openofficeorg32.msi REGISTER_ALL_MSO_TYPES=1 /Qb
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'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programswriter.exe' -o '%1'
'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programscalc.exe' -o '%1'
'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programsimpress.exe' -o '%1'
'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programsbase.exe' -o '%1'
'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programsmath.exe' -o '%1'
'C:Program FilesOpenOffice.org 3programsdraw.exe' -o '%1'
8. Troubleshooting
A. Security software has been known to interfere with VirtualBox (for instance it is impossible to install Windows 2000 in VirtualBox if Avast Free anti-virus is installed on the host) so first try disabling such programs and if that doesn't help you might even have to uninstall them
B. Sometimes problems with installing Win98se in VirtualBox 5.2.44 are due to incompatibilites with newer CPUs, so if you still have issues try mimicking a 2012 vintage processor by executing this command (with the VM shut down):
Windows (replace 'Win 98se' with the name of your virtual machine if you changed it)
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'%ProgramFiles%OracleVirtualBoxVBoxManage.exe' modifyvm 'Win 98se' --cpu-profile 'Intel Core i5-3570'
Linux & OSX (replace 'Win 98se' with the name of your virtual machine if you changed it)
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VBoxManage modifyvm 'Win 98se' --cpu-profile 'Intel Core i5-3570'
If the Core i5 doesn't work here is a list of supported CPUs you can try instead, you can remove the modification by running the command again with the arguement --cpu-profile '
C. Finally, you could try installing Win 98se using VirtualBox 4.3.40 plus extension pack and then upgrading to 5.2.44
9. Usability tips
Realtek Ac97 Audio Driver Windows 8 64 Bit Download
Some games can have trouble with the mouse, if so try turning mouse integration offSome games require that the install CD be in the drive, if so connect to a physical (or advanced virtual - Windows, Linux) drive and enable passthrough
You don't have the ability to switch to a true full screen mode so you will have to adjust the host's resolution to close to that of the guest
The supported modes are 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1600x1200
Try to match the vertical resolution as closely as possible while maintaining your monitor's aspect ratio, full screen mode will save you about 120 pixels
10. Useful websites
KernelEx wiki (application compatibility database)
Auto-Patcher MSFN topic
Main install guide used
11. Other driver options AKA wet bear (all in the small patches archive and torent)
The 'Setup /p j' command is used to force ACPI support (item 1) on installation, the other method commonly used is to install Rain 2.0, that should not be necessary in this case but if you are getting 100% CPU load from the VM even when it is sitting idle you could try it
SciTech Display Doctor was released for free (item 2) when the company went out of business, but if you don't feel comfortable using it or want to try something different you can install the Bear Universal VESA/VBE Video Display Driver using the one in the VBE9XUNI folder (install tips)
You can use the Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop (82540EM) network adapter as drivers are available, however it won't increase your network speed as VirtualBox will push data through the virtual interface at the highest speed your physical network will support, also don't change to it until after you've run the Network Setup Wizard
Realtek Ac97 64-bit Audio Driver Mac
To use AC97 audio download the Realtek AC97 Windows 95 driver (not the 98se one) then extract it and use the device manager to install it12. Other virtualization options
There are two other free virtualization options available, however VirtualBox with SciTech has better graphics performance for gaming
In both cases install the VM drivers after running the Auto-Patcher (at the same point you'd install SciTech on VirtualBox)
32 or 64 bit - If you are using Microsoft Windows 7 or earlier you can use MS Virtual PC 2007 which has full VM driver support for Windows 98se
If you also want access to Windows XP mode (only available in Windows 7 Professional & Ultimate) you will have to use some tricks to get both working
MS Virtual PC 2007 emulates a 1995 vintage 4MB 2D S3 Trio32/64 PCI (732/764) graphics adapter
Install MS Virtual PC 2007 in the following order
- Security update (also in the small patches archive and torent)
64 bit only - If you are using Microsoft Windows 7 (15) or later (16) or a current version of Linux you can use VMware Player 15/16 (or VMware Player 12 if your host has a pre-2010 CPU - Windows, Linux)
VMware Player uses a custom SVGA implementation but it lacks acceleration, also the VM driver installation is buggy
Install VMware drivers in the following order
- Install VMware Tools (Player >> Manage), the mouse driver will fail
- Manually install the PS/2 mouse driver via the device manager, inf file at 'C:Program FilesVMwareVMware ToolsDriversmouse'
- Install the audio driver (also in the small patches archive and torent)
This Realtek Audio Driver for Windows 10 64 bit will install for many laptop (notebook)/Desktop computers that use the Realtek sound chip. This driver is only for the 64bit version of Windows. Some versions of Windows have generic or older OEM drivers included with the system. It is important that you use the latest audio drivers because you will get some extra feature that might not be available to you with a generic drivers.
Windows 10 version 1909 is know like other updates and releases to have issues with the Realtek audio chipsets and updating the drivers is one remedy. If you are getting a code 10 error follow this guide: Fix: this device cannot start (code 10) - Windows 10 because you don't always have to install new drivers.
The Realtek Audio codec is currently still at version: R2.82 this is still the current driver for May 2021
- Direct Sound 3D, A3D, and I3DL2 compatibility;
- WaveRT audio driver for Windows;
- A wide range of software equalizing tools;
- Microphone acoustic echo cancellation;
- Noise suppression feature;
- Beamforming technology for voice application;
- Easy-to-use plug-and-play technology;
- Well-laid out and easy-to-use interface.
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Setup Driver at first time:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Before installing the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver, Press the
[Cancel] button if Windows detect the Multimedia Audio device.
Step 2. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 3. Click on [Next] to continue the procedure. If the screen resolution is lower
than 1024*768,press [Yes] to continue the installation. If the Windows popup
'Digital Signature Not Found' message, press [Yes] to continue the
installation.
Step 4. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.
Windows Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Run the setup.exe program to start the installation.
Step 2. Click on [Next] to continue the procedure. If the screen resolution is lower
than 1024*768,press [Yes] to continue the installation. If the Windows popup
'Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software' message,
press 'Install this driver software anyway' to continue the installation.
Step 3. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.
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Manual driver install by INF :
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Step 1. Go to 'Control Panel¡¨and select 'Hardware and Sound'.
Step 2. Select 'Device Manager' on Devices and Printers
Step 3. Right click on the 'High Definition Audio Device' of Device Manager and select 'Update Driver Software' on pop up menu.
Step 4. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software' option.
Step 5. Browse Realtek Audio driver location and press 'Next' button.
Step 6. Installing Realtek Audio driver.
Step 7. Windows has finished installing the Realtek audio driver.
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Update Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Follow Step 2,3,4 described in [Setup at first time] above to complete
the procedure.
Windows Vista, Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Run setup.exe, it will remove the original driver in your system.
Step 2. Click 'Next' to remove the original audio driver in your system.
Step 3. Once after the original driver removed , reboot the computer.
Step 4. It will install audio driver automatically after computer restarted.
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Remove Driver:
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Windows 2000 , XP :
Step 1. Go to StartSettingsControl Panel.
Step 2. Select [Add or Remove Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [Remove]
button.
Step 4. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 5. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.
Windows Vista, Windows7 :
Step 1. Go to StartControl Panel.
Step 2. Select [Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select [Programs and Features] icon.
Step 4. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [uninstall] button.
Step 5. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 6. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 :
Step 1. Go to Apps.
Step 2. Select 'Control Panel' in 'Windows System'
Step 3. Select [Programs and Features] icon.
Step 4. Select 'Realtek High Definition Audio Driver' and press [uninstall] button.
Step 5. Click on [Yes] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 6. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.
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Driver uninstall in Device Manager :
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Step 1. Go to 'Control Panel¡¨and select 'Hardware and Sound'.
Step 2. Select 'Device Manager' on Devices and Printers
Step 3. Right click on the 'Realtek High Definition Audio' of Device Manager and select 'Uninstall' on pop up menu.
Step 4. Select the option 'Delete the driver software for this device' and press 'OK' button on dialog 'Confirm Device Uninstall'.
Step 5. Reboot system.