Recent content by Steve Stacey

Installed 4.5 and still getting "unhandled" exception error" when running prog. Thanks anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Windows Forums mobile app

Thanks. The prog is one which allows you to manipulate various video game files. I'll uninstall and reinstall just 4.5 and see what that does. Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using Windows Forums mobile app

Thanks. Yep it shows 4.6.1. (Odd that it doesn't show like that in regedit). I suppose I'd have to uninstall and then install 4.5 if the said prog is so fussy? Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using Windows Forums mobile app

Hi All Trying to run software which needs 4.5. I check my status with regedit and this shows various versions 3. 3.5 and 4.0. When I then try and instal from Microsoft, the installer states I already have an equivalent or superior version installed etc. Can someone help me get out of this...

Thanks again. So far so good with sound! Understand re shelf life of various OSs. We have just been v unlucky as always entering market when inferior systems available (ME then Vista!!) I originally installed a copy of XP on PC and dual booted with Vista. I then acquired a copy of Win 7 and...

Thanks again. Believe it or not I may have resolved problem by removing and reconnecting keyboard!! I'll keep tabs and let you know if problem returns. Meanwhile much appreciated for time and expertise. Regards Steve

Thanks. I've removed and replaced speaker connections but not keyboard. Will give it a try.

Meant "so" more like latter!

Hi Slider definitely doesn't "jump". It gradually drops do more like latter. Thanks.

Hi Update 1. PC is Dell XPS420 so an older model. Website offers two audio driver updates. These are both "Creative Labs Soundblaster" I'm not sure I need these but will install if you think this will make a difference. I said earlier that option to check for sound card driver updates on PC...

Hi Many thanks for prompt and constructive responses. In relation to first advice re updating Dell drivers: I don't know if it's relevant but the option to update drivers via PC is greyed out which I thought was odd? I'll certainly try tests mentioned and report back but I'm more inclined to...

Hi Am using Win 7 32 bit on oldish Dell desktop. Suddenly find that sound mixer level reverts to zero whenever I use an application. Win Media Player Youtube, various players etc. Looked at web but can't find a fix for my situation ( Have ensured that Win not set to mute/reduce sound. Have...