Sound Card driver update issue "data invalid"

XelonHun

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May 9, 2014
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Hi there!
I need some help with my sound card driver! Just a week ago,when I started my computer up I noticed that It wasn't playing any sounds. So I messed around with the driver,looked for solutions online but nothing helped.I tried to install the driver provided by my notebook's manufacturer. It installed succesfully but it doesn't seem to work. I went into device manager,but the only thing related to the sound card was "Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus" with a little yellow exclamation mark in the corner. If I go into properties I can see a Code 18 error (reinstall driver). I cliced on the "reinstall driver..." button,then I tried both automatic and manual install but neither worked. It says: "The data is invalid". I'm using a Dell inspiron 5520 15R laptop,Win 8.1, 64bit OS. And the audio driver is Conexant btw.
Thank You for any answers! :) PS.: Sorry for any spelling mistakes :)
 

plaintuts

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May 5, 2014
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go to dell's website then check for your laptop's drivers. there should be a collection of drivers there, just be sure to choose for the correct operating system..

look for the sound driver on the selection, then install and restart.
 

XelonHun

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May 9, 2014
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I've already done that, it didn't work, Did my sound card die?
 

XelonHun

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May 9, 2014
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No It's not available