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Realtek® High Definition Audio Driver Update (Windows 7 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • VPCCW12FL
    • VPCCW13FB
    • VPCCW13FD
    • VPCCW13FL
    • VPCCW13FX
    • VPCCW14FX
    • VPCCW15FL
    • VPCCW15FX
    • VPCCW17FD
    • VPCCW17FX
    • VPCCW18FX
    • VPCCW190L
    • VPCCW190S
    • VPCCW190X
    • VPCCW19FL
    • VPCCW19FS
    • VPCCW19FX
    • VPCCW19GL
    • VPCCW19GS
    • VPCCW19GX
    • VPCCW1AGX
    • VPCCW1BGX
    • VPCCW1CGX
    • VPCCW1DGX
    • VPCCW1EFX
    • VPCCW1FFX
    • VPCCW1HGX
    • VPCCW1PFX
    • VPCCW1TFX
    • VPCCW1UFX
    • VPCCW21FD
    • VPCCW21FX
    • VPCCW22FX
    • VPCCW23FD
    • VPCCW23FX
    • VPCCW25FB
    • VPCCW25FL
    • VPCCW26FX
    • VPCCW27FX
    • VPCCW290L
    • VPCCW290S
    • VPCCW290X
    • VPCCW29FL
    • VPCCW29FS
    • VPCCW29FX
    • VPCCW29GL
    • VPCCW29GS
    • VPCCW29GX
    • VPCCW2AFX
    • VPCCW2BFX
    • VPCCW2CGX
    • VPCCW2DGX
    • VPCCW2EGX
    • VPCCW2FGX
    • VPCCW2GGX
    • VPCCW2HGX
    • VPCCW2JGX
    • VPCCW2KGX
    • VPCCW2LFX
    • VPCCW2MFX
    • VPCCW2MGX
    • VPCCW2NFX
    • VPCCW2PFX
    • VPCCW2QGX
    • VPCCW2RGX
    • VPCCW2SGX
    • VPCCW2TGX
    • VPCCW2UFX
    • VPCCW2VFX

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the Realtek High Definition Audio driver to version 6.0.1.6171 to improve the default audio output settings.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000600196.exe

    File Version

    • 6.0.1.6171

    File Size

    • 157.77 MB

    Release Date

    • 09-07-2010

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000600196.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600196.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "User Account Control" window, click "Yes".
    5. At the "Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Update" screen, click "Next".
    6. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    7. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
    8. At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Update is complete.