hi, thanks for the reply. when in device manager>sounds games controllers >idt audio output device> properties> it says:
Reinstall the drivers for this device. (Code 18)
To reinstall the drivers for this device, click Reinstall Driver. so i click install, it then says the best driver software for your device is already installed. windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date.
so i click the update driver option, and it comes back with :
windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device
windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error whilst attempting to install it.
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
the devices co-installer has additional work tp perform after installation is complete.
if you know the manufacturer of your device you can visit its website and check the support section for driver software.
(this is what i ment by secondery.. just couldnt remember what it said at the time, sorry ) :)
i have downloaded the idt audio output drivers, for compaq presario cq61-110sa. saved it to c:/ and tried to reinstall it but it then says i need a different version ?? but this is the one for my operating system.. if you can advise from this what i could do next it would be much appreciated, thanks again.