Realtek Modded Audio Driver for Windows 10/11 - Only for HDAUDIO

[AAF Optimus]

Alan, sorry for the silly question, but it's just to do the procedure correctly. When you talk to uninstall the previous version, what is the correct way?

That :

Or this :

Thank you again.

For the second image.

 

[DriVE654]

Any suggestions of best version of Windows10 for older hardware like mine?

Hi Lightzout, from experience I can suggest using an LTSB version of W10 (build 1607) which has a functional core, all support but no fancy bells & whistles like Cortana.
Also besides using Asus legacy bloatware install something like Auslogics Driver Updater - but be careful to backup your existing drivers as not 100% of newer ones work perfectly.

 

[DriVE654]

For the second image.

Hello Alan, many thanks for the brilliant work you do! Works as a charm on my Asrock Z170 Gaming K4 mobo and Pioneer VSX-2016AV.
I used to uninstall previous versions via running c:\ProgramData\AAFMod\Files\unins000.exe - is it somehow wrong? Should I stick to the uninstallation via Add&Remove programs?
Answering this question might nelp a lot of newjoiners so maybe worth pinning to the 1st page along with a guidance on how to enable DTS&DD...
Thanks again!

 

[lightzout]

If you have the Classic Panel, leave the second one enabled (RAVCpl64.exe), but if you have the Custom Panel, leave the first one (RtkNGUI64.exe).

I am using Classic now and it is fine. But something is constantly trying to take control of audio enhancements. Like if I tab out of a game to switch playlists the audio driver reverts back. Super annoying but still not on fresh OS yet, couldnt pick up the ssd hdd. Until I am on a new build all bets are off. But some of the 5.1 dts music sounds so amazing when its working as designed. Its impossible to overstate the dramatic quality difference between basic /limited driver functionality and a full blown surround experience. Sadly the baseline is so low many people, myself included until recently, never knew what they were missing.

 

[blackeagles]

Hi i installed driver at first page it is very good but i hve problems dolby atmos worked at first time but not working now and soundblaster connect worked but it is not working after a time.If i uninstall drivers and reinstall soundblaster works again but it stops working after a time dolby atmos no longer working it does not change after reinstall

 

[Runic7561]

when i installed your soundblasterX 720 driver it worked but after i reset my computer i can't open the sound blaster conect 2.It said audio device cannot be detected

 

[leslyomg]

Eu não consigo fazer funcionar de forma alguma... Sempre dá o erro de GenKGA, que eu sei que é pra licenciar A Creative Suite...
Alguma ajuda?

 

[AAF Optimus]

Eu não consigo fazer funcionar de forma alguma... Sempre dá o erro de GenKGA, que eu sei que é pra licenciar A Creative Suite...
Alguma ajuda?


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Make sure you have Visual C ++ runtimes installed (All of them: 2005 through 2015-2019).

 

[leslyomg]

Make sure you have Visual C ++ runtimes installed (All of them: 2005 through 2015-2019).

And theres any way to perform a complete and deep clean uninstall from que previous package, to avoid any new bugs?

 

[AAF Optimus]

And theres any way to perform a complete and deep clean uninstall from que previous package, to avoid any new bugs?

Just uninstall it through Control Panel> Programs and Features.

 

[leslyomg]

Make sure you have Visual C ++ runtimes installed (All of them: 2005 through 2015-2019).

It installed correctly now, but no effects at all...I'm almost giving up

 

[AAF Optimus]

It installed correctly now, but no effects at all...I'm almost giving up
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Check the "%programdata%\Creative\SoftwareLock" directory and see if it contains any KGA.

 

[leslyomg]

Check the "%programdata%\Creative\SoftwareLock" directory and see if it contains any KGA.

I've lost my entire morning trying to solve this... I'll rest a littlle and then I'll try this!

Check the "%programdata%\Creative\SoftwareLock" directory and see if it contains any KGA.

I'l paste here some details of my system, so maybe you could help me better!

Motherboard Name Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming (3 PCI-E x1, 3 PCI-E x16, 2 M.2, 4 DDR4 DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN)
Multimedia
Audio Adapter ATI Radeon HDMI @ AMD Ellesmere - High Definition Audio Controller
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC S1220A @ AMD K17.7 - High Definition Audio Controller

High Definition Audio
Codec Name Realtek ALC S1220A
Codec ID 10EC1168h / 10438723h
Codec Revision 1001h
Codec Type Audio

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
OS Kernel Type Multiprocessor Free (64-bit)
OS Version 10.0.19041.264
.NET Framework 4.8.4084.0 built by: NET48REL1
DirectX DirectX 12.0
OpenGL 10.0.19041.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

Device Properties
Device Description AMD K17.7 - High Definition Audio Controller
Device Description (Windows) AAF HD Audio Enumerator Bus Driver
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 10 / 0 / 4
Device ID 1022-1487
Subsystem ID 1043-8723
Revision 00
Hardware ID PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1487&SUBSYS_87231043&REV_00

Device Description AMD Ellesmere - High Definition Audio Controller
Device Description (Windows) AAF HD Audio Enumerator Bus Driver
Bus Type PCI
Bus / Device / Function 8 / 0 / 1
Device ID 1002-AAF0
Subsystem ID 1043-AAF0
Revision 00
Hardware ID PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_AAF0&SUBSYS_AAF01043&REV_00

Device Description Realtek ALC S1220A
Device Description (Windows) Realtek High Definition Audio
Device Type Audio
Bus Type HDAUDIO
Device ID 10EC-1168
Subsystem ID 1043-8723
Revision 1001
Hardware ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_1168&SUBSYS_10438723&REV_1001

Auto Start Programs:
Application Description Start From Application Command
RTHDVCPL Registry\Common\Run C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RtkNGUI64.exe -s
RtkAudUService Registry\Common\Run C:\WINDOWS\System32\RtkAudUService64.exe -background
Sonic Studio 3 Registry\Common\Run C:\Program Files\ASUSTeKcomputer.Inc\Sonic Suite 3\Foundation\SS3svc32.exe /start SonicStudioSystray /silent


As you can see, unninstalling from the Control Pannel was not enough to clean-up your AAF HD Audio fragments from there.
Is you need any further informantion, I'll be online all the time!
I just wanna start listening to great quality songs again... Please!

 

[Battler624]

Since the device has only one USB port for connection, when used, it becomes independent from the internal audio device, thus requiring a separate driver.

Sorry I dont get it, so It cant work with usb-based dacs?

 

[blackeagles]

@Alan Finote i downloaded GenKGA.exe it stops working but tried run as administrator and restart pc soundblasterx connect worked then but after restart it says again ''your audio device cannot be detected'' if i run GenKGA again and restart it works again till the next restart what cause this please help me to fix i really want this soundblasterx connect.

 

[MasterBeiShen]

Hi Alan, do you know why the Smart Headphone Amp level keeps getting turned off after a restart? I reinstalled your software twice and the problem still persists.

 

[leslyomg]

I just cant make it work anyway.... please, help Alan

 

[R1V4L]

I just cant make it work anyway.... please, help Alan

Man, use system restore and wait for next driver.

 

[blackeagles]

Red Dead Redemption 2 is not working with this driver it says ''no compatiable playback device'' Any solution for this ?

 

[lalitheeee]

If anyone get sudden malfunctions of the SB connect , Please delete the file in this location

C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Creative_Technology_Ltd\Creative.SBConnect.exe\2.1.7.0\user.config

few days ago, the SBconnect was not launching. When I trace the error on the SB connect logs, found out it was cause by a XML error on the file "user.config".
I deleted it and everything is OK now.

Great sound to you all!!

 

[Mircosfot]

is there a guide for : how to uninstall this driver 100%? some settings are still saved like .dat and other stuff.

 

[Vicalvi]

Guys, Alan's mod install 3 different programs, what would be the best setting between them to focus on hearing the footsteps of enemies in games? My phone is stereo.

The first thing I did was to activate SCOUT MODE in the Creative application settings, as they say it helps a lot, any more tips?

 

[GardeniaSky]

Hi there! After searching for FOREVER for a fix as to why my mic input won't work I found your thread here and decided to give the modded driver a shot. I feel like it will work but I still can't seem to find in the thread any specifics on this so maybe this is a 'new' issue?

I'm using a Dell XPS 9100 with the on-board audio jacks[Driver is the R266194 version], and even with the current tweaks off the current installation package I can't get it to pick up any mic sound. When I blast it, all it picks up is warbling.

I'm really sorry if this has already been resolved. I combed the thread and didn't see any specific fixes or anything that seemed even remotely pertinent enough to try.

 

[lightzout]

Hi Lightzout, from experience I can suggest using an LTSB version of W10 (build 1607) which has a functional core, all support but no fancy bells & whistles like Cortana.
Also besides using Asus legacy bloatware install something like Auslogics Driver Updater - but be careful to backup your existing drivers as not 100% of newer ones work perfectly.

Thank you for the recommendation! This install has been working perfectly even when I change apps using music and I havent had to do any Windows Audio Servc restarts. In fact it has been sounding so good I have delayed re-installing windows for now. I have been playing music off youtube through foobar and in chrome. The quality varies a lot and was wondering if there is a console view of windows output for sound?

 

[Satanic god]

My device gets error at startup and doesn't boot after applying tweaks to enable the 5.1 sound effects..
any idea what shall i we doing??