Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Installing an External Sound Card in Windows 7

Today I'm going to show you how to install and configure an external soundcard. I am using a Line 6 GuitarPort. Most devices within Windows 7 are configured automatically, however there are some devices that Windows is unable to find the drivers for, and the GuitarPort is one of these.
When the device is first plugged in, Windows 7 will automatically attempt to find the drivers.


If you click on the bubble you will see:

If Windows is unable to find the driver you will then see:

No matter what device you are installing, this is the basic process, this does not just apply to sound cards.
If Windows has been unable to install the driver you will need to go on the manufacturers website to download the driver. You will most likely need to select the make and model of the device, and the operating system you are using. This is how it looks on the Line 6 website.

You then need to select the download. You may need to select whether you want to save or run the file. 
 
 The download will show in your browser (I'm using firefox).

 Once it is finished you need to click on it to start the installer. The UAC will ask you for permission to install the software and then the installer will launch.

 You will have to accept the terms and conditions from the manufacturer of the device.

 You may find you can select what you would like to install.

You will need to select where to install it.

The drivers will now be installed.

Once the drivers have finished installing, your device will be ready to use!

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