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posted by
Vinz Clortho:
Dale, wouldn't temporarily uninstalling the drivers for an aftermarket sound card be a way of finding that out without having to physically pull the card? As long as the aftermarket card is not the same brand as the computers built in sound of course, and the original drivers are still in there. Even if the card was pulled the original drivers would need to be in there. Just thinking of ways to make testing easier.
If they want to do it, I'll leave the method up to Terry and Garybebee. Whichever is easier for them.
If I were doing it, I would physically pull the card. Windows will then detect (and use the drivers for) the built-in sound chip. When the card is replaced, Windows will detect it and use it's proper drivers, without having to reinstall the drivers.
Another method would be to use Device Manager, and disable the sound card, followed by a reboot. (disable, rather than uninstall). If that works, it would be conclusive. I'm just never totally confident of that approach.