Several users running Windows Vista with SP1 installed who recently downloaded an audio driver for through Windows Update say the update disables their machines’ audio functionality. The update for IDT (Formerly Sigmatel)’s high definition sound and is called “IDT High Def Codec,” according to several users on a Dell customer forum, who claim that installing the update results in a “Code 10″ Error after rebooting, as well as the loss of audio.
In the 15 months since Windows Vista had its mainstream launch, Microsoft says it’s made progress on a number of key metrics: things like application compatibility, availability of drivers, performance, reliability, and battery life.But there is one area where the company has struggled to gain ground: how Vista is perceived.
Examine the new Ultimate Extras available for Windows Vista Ultimate
Vista News 291 Views No Comments »If you’re running Windows Vista Ultimate and have already upgraded to SP1, then you now have access to two new Ultimate Extras. The first set of new Ultimate Extras is called Windows Sound Schemes and consists of two sound schemes for Windows Vista, appropriately called Glass and Pearl. The second set of Ultimate Extras is called the Windows DreamScene Content Pack #3 and consists of three new video backgrounds. Greg Shultz takes a look at these two new Ultimate Extras.

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