[landa321]

I was having a problem with my TV Tuner and now, my sound card, and my DVD-RW/CD drive are not working. I am trying to update the drivers, but nothing is working.

There is also a question mark with a yellow circle around it on "Pulg and Play Software Device Enumerator" and I am not exactly sure what that is.

I am using Windows XP Pro.

Soundcard- Realtek AC'97 Audio
DVD-RW: NEC 1300a
TV Card - TV CARD 7130

thanks in advance

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I physically removed my TV Tuner from my PC and I downloaded drivers for my soundcard, was able to install them, rebooted, and now my DVD-RW drive is working... and my soundcard is working too.

Don't know if I should re-install that TV Tuner or not.

[landa321]

I physically removed my TV Tuner from my PC and I downloaded drivers for my soundcard, was able to install them, rebooted, and now my DVD-RW drive is working... and my soundcard is working too.

Don't know if I should re-install that TV Tuner or not.

[BlackPandemic]

Unless you realllllly need the tuner, then I'd say stay on the safe side and keep it out. Just wondering, why did you opt for a Realtek card and not a Turtle Beach (or whatever) or a SoundBlaster?

[landa321]

Well, the Realtek actually came pre-installed on my motherboard and I never really upgraded it.

That TV tuner has been working fine for about a year though. I use it a lot. Today, however, I purchased a portable TV Tuner that connects via USB 2.0. I'll use that more now, but if the old one works, why not leave it in as a back-up or give it to someone.

[BlackPandemic]

Realtek isn't a sound card then (which is what I thought). That is an onboard audio system, which isn't great. If you game a lot or listen to music, I suggest dishing out some money for a real soundcard as it does make a difference. And as for the TV-tuner, put it in, if the thing breaks again, we found the problem, if not, then...hooray!