[Naturesretard]

Hi!
I own a Dell M1710 XPS laptop with a SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC card that was shipped with Vista Home Premium installed on it. I had this same problem already while Vista was my OS and actually managed to find a work-around to solve the problem;however it caused more. The mini sub-woofer stopped working and there was a noticeable decrease in sound quality. And at times sound stopped emitting altogether.

But due to complications with Vista, I was forced to reformat my computer. I opted to put XP on it from a installation disc that came with my older laptop and reinstalled my drivers with the disc that came with this one. I have noticed a great increase in FPS in all my games and overall snappy-ness navigating through windows.

My question however is that my Line-In option is shown in all sound applications, but it does not work. I wanted to record videos of my games, and it works (Finally!!!) But no sound. Would anybody by chance know how to fix this? I am unable to remember how I fixed it the last time.

[Mumbodog]

I opted to put XP on it from a installation disc that came with my older laptop

Kinda illegal, sorry we cannot help you, read the forum rules.

[Naturesretard]

Since I payed for both laptops, each with a different version of windows how does it make it illegal other than voiding my warranty on my current laptop?

[Mumbodog]

OEM Windows software is tied to the hardware for life.

If it is the same version (Pro, Home) and the same manufacturer, it is legal to use the CD for reinstallation purposes, otherwise no, it is Illegal.

You cannot swap versions between PC's legally.


http://michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm

It does not void your hardware warranty, only software support.