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    petsittertoo Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 19, 2006, 06:42 PM
    Yellow-flagged "multimedia audio controller"
    I keep getting a Bad directsound driver, Error code: 8878000A. In the device manager the "multimedia audio controller" under "other devices" is yellow flagged. I've tried to reinstall the driver but it is not found within my system and I don't have it saved anywhere nor do I have the original cd. Do I need this driver; since it is listed under "other devices" would it be an option to delete it? Should I delete it and reinstall it?
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    Jun 19, 2006, 08:59 PM
    That may work. You do not have your motherboard CD? It might be on there if your soundcard is on your motherboard. If you have an add-on card you might go to the maker's website for it.
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    Jul 10, 2006, 09:43 AM
    As with an hardware device, yes - you will need a driver... If you have a "stock" PC, contact the manufacturer a/o go to the website and download the driver and any other device you have listed the "OtherDevice" folder.

    This is a common problem...

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    Quote Originally Posted by petsittertoo
    I keep getting a Bad directsound driver, Error code: 8878000A. In the device manager the "multimedia audio controller" under "other devices" is yellow flagged. I've tried to reinstall the driver but it is not found within my system and I don't have it saved anywhere nor do I have the original cd. Do I need this driver; since it is listed under "other devices" would it be an option to delete it? Should I delete it and reinstall it?
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    Jul 10, 2006, 09:57 AM
    DirectSound sounds like one of the DirectX drivers. You can try installing the latest DirectX drivers right from Microsoft to see if that will replace the corrupted file with a newer version:
    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
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    Jul 14, 2006, 01:08 PM
    If all else fails, go to Google and type in Free Drivers. Look through those offered, some offer scans to determine which driver you need. Go from there
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