It looks like to me that as smart as the people at Microsoft think they are
they could come up with a fix for this problem and send out a warning to all
Vista buyers not to buy a computer made with SigmaTel audio. And send out a
fix to all current owners with recommended audio software that has not been
discontinued(sold off) and is supported by the manufacturer.

HR

"HR" wrote:

> I saw that also while googling the latest SigmaTel errors wince their update.
> I have been using a little program called VAC(virtual audio cable) to get by
> the SigmaTel problem with Vista. It has worked fine for 5 months until the
> SigmaTel update this week.
>
> Since then, when I try to record a screencast there is no sound on the
> recording. I have tried adjusting the settings in VAC, but nothing helps.
> This is the only problem with Vista that I just can't seem to get past.
>
> HR
>
> "RD2KG" wrote:
>
> > I have the same problem, tried the mentioned fixes with no improved results.
> >
> >
> > This interesting though.......
> >
> > http://www.idt.com/?id=3969
> >
> > PC Audio Informational Site for Windows XP and Vista
> > Integrated Device Technologies (IDT) has acquired the SigmaTel AC-97 and
> > High Definition Audio (HD-Audio) PC and Notebook audio codec product lines.
> > All OEM support for SigmaTel PC Audio is now handled by IDT.
> >
> > For OEM sales and technical support is available directly from IDT please
> > visit our Technical Support page for contact information.
> >
> > IDT currently does not provide end-user support or drivers for PC Audio
> > products. This includes the PC and Notebook audio product lines acquired from
> > Sigmatel.
> >
> > Our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners have requested that all
> > technical support for their models be handled by the OEM directly. OEM refers
> > to the Brand Name of the Personal Computer or Notebook that uses an IDT PC
> > Audio product or solution. Please contact the manufacturer of your computer
> > (OEM) with your question. For your convenience, a list of links to IDT's OEM
> > partners is available in the link below.
> >
> >
> >
> > "zachd [MSFT]" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Did you follow both the steps here - update the driver and then turn off
> > > Enhancements... ?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Speaking for myself only.
> > > See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
> > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
> > > --
> > >
> > > "Piper" <Piper@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:32B2D01A-4CA6-4595-8EA3-E58ED129D800@microsoft.com...
> > > >I have had the exact same problems with little "skips". I also have Vista
> > > > and the same version of Sigma Tel. Did you ever hear back from Microsoft?
> > > > Is there a patch? I tried Cal's suggestion and it did nothing for me.
> > > >
> > > > "Frank" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Half-way through songs in Windows Media Player, the song "gitters" or
> > > >> "skips"
> > > >> for a few seconds. This is very irritating.
> > > >>
> > > >> The only positive information that I have is that Dell(not professionally
> > > >> determined) mentioned that it is Window's Media Player is the only media
> > > >> program that is delivering this error. However, Microsoft is saying that
> > > >> it
> > > >> is Dell computers with the SigmaTel audio stuff that is incompatable with
> > > >> Vista. I have SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC, and I think it is a
> > > >> disgrace for a High Def audio system to give such a problem.
> > > >>
> > > >> I have previously contacted Dell and Microsoft about this problem, and I
> > > >> was
> > > >> simply checking to see if any progress has been made to correct this
> > > >> problem.
> > > >> Driver Date: 1/12/2007, Driver Version: 6.10.0.5343, Digital Signer:
> > > >> microsoft windows hardware compatibility publisher.
> > >
> > >
> > >