Download and install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

Realtek AC97 Audio is a MEDIA device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_86401071 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio - install the driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 6.0.1.6305 dated 2009-06-19.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Driver file size: 3864413 bytes (3.69 MB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.4 stars by 48252 users.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. How to use DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek AC97 Audio driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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