What Creative stuff can be left?

Stefan_S · Feb 13, 2005, 08:54 AM

I have a Audigy 2 ZS and I did install everything that came with the card, I think it's more than 20 programs.

Is there anything I need to keep or can I uninstall everything before installing the kX driver?

In add remove programs it's only 3 progs listed,
Creative CD burner drive uppdate
Creative DVD audio plugin for Audigy series
Creative Mediasource

Is it safe uninstalling all creative stuff before installing the kX driver?

thomasabarnes · Feb 13, 2005, 10:28 AM

Uninstall everything, and then use Driver Cleaner Pro from this site. Then, install kX.

Stefan_S · Feb 13, 2005, 10:36 AM

Thanks, will do that

Stefan_S · Feb 13, 2005, 11:24 AM

The Creative uninstallation program was a really bad one, left loads of stuff after uninstallation, so I removed it manually.
Both from program files and app data folders.

Ther is still a lot of strings in registry with creative in it, filters etc, can I leave that?

Well, installd the driver and after some setting up it seems to work ok, exept for my favorite game, Grand Prix Legends.
But i changed the setting in sound properties, sound playback,default device, to "kX wave SB0350 10k2 (bc00) HQ" then the sound was good

Dont know if this setting effect other stuff?

**dj_stick** · Feb 13, 2005, 02:02 PM

run drivercleaner as mentioned above, it will removed all the CL remnants

Samir · Feb 13, 2005, 09:03 PM

Dont use HQ device; it's DirectX support is not fully implemented jet...
Use kX WAVE 0/1 for games...

**dj_stick** · Feb 13, 2005, 09:43 PM

WaveHQ works fine for basic Directsound, but can cause wierd issues in some games

Feb 13, 2005, 08:54 AM	#1
Stefan_S DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	What Creative stuff can be left? I have a Audigy 2 ZS and I did install everything that came with the card, I think it's more than 20 programs. Is there anything I need to keep or can I uninstall everything before installing the kX driver? In add remove programs it's only 3 progs listed, Creative CD burner drive uppdate Creative DVD audio plugin for Audigy series Creative Mediasource Is it safe uninstalling all creative stuff before installing the kX driver?

Feb 13, 2005, 10:28 AM	#2
thomasabarnes DriverHeaven Maniac Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,315 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Uninstall everything, and then use Driver Cleaner Pro from this site. Then, install kX. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. Sonar 8 Producer Edition, Vista Ultimate 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 250 GB HDD 7200 rpm, 80 GB HDD 7200 rpm, Lite-On DVDRW LH 18A1P My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Feb 13, 2005, 11:24 AM	#4
Stefan_S DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	The Creative uninstallation program was a really bad one, left loads of stuff after uninstallation, so I removed it manually. Both from program files and app data folders. Ther is still a lot of strings in registry with creative in it, filters etc, can I leave that? Well, installd the driver and after some setting up it seems to work ok, exept for my favorite game, Grand Prix Legends. But i changed the setting in sound properties, sound playback,default device, to "kX wave SB0350 10k2 (bc00) HQ" then the sound was good Dont know if this setting effect other stuff? Last edited by Stefan_S; Feb 13, 2005 at 01:28 PM.

Feb 13, 2005, 09:03 PM	#6
Samir kX Lover Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 521 Rep Power: 0	Dont use HQ device; it's DirectX support is not fully implemented jet... Use kX WAVE 0/1 for games... __________________ MU3NKA 3A HAPO6!

Feb 13, 2005, 10:36 AM	#3
Stefan_S DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, will do that