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This is a solution to 5.1 sound in Windows Vista if you have old SB Live! sound card from previous version of windows OS.

1. Download XP driver for the card from official website. The file name is LiveDrvUni-Pack(ENG).exe dated 28 Feb 03 and 23.32Mb in total.
2. Use WinRAR to extract the downloaded file to any folder. Do no double-click to run because it won’t work.
3. Go to Device Manager in Vista -> Update Driver Software for your card. Select “Browse my computer for driver software” and then browse to this location \LiveDrvUni-Pack(ENG)\Audio\Drivers. It should recognize your card without a hitch. Now you only have basic stereo sound.
4. Next step is to download newest version of Kx project audio drivers at http://download.kxproject.lugosoft.com/downloads/kxdrv3538m-full.exe and install. And then just follow the prompt installation gives you. Reboot system once completely done with installation.
5. Now you have Kx Manager in the taskbar. Open it up and select “Speaker Setup” and set “Speaker Mode” as 5.1
6. Voila… Enjoy!

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System Requirement: Microsoft Windows Vista