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Sigmatel Audio Codec Query
I've been told that a regular error which appears at startup - [(systtray.exe) The procedure entry point LocalizesString could not be located in the dynamic link library STlang.dll']" - is caused by the Sigmatel HD Audio Codec. Can I install the latest version of this driver recommended by Dell for my computer over the original or should I uninstall the installed version first?
Thank you. :emotion-1:
Alexandra_P
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September 15th, 2011 15:00
With that error, other members have had the best results with a completely clean reinstall. EDIT: Make that a clean reinstall of the driver - way I said it makes it sound like the whole operating system.
For a clean driver reinstall:
1) Download the Sigmatel driver file from the Dell download page, but don't run it yet. A tip - do not use the Dell Download Manager - it's buggy. Select the second browser option to download it.
2) Go to Add/Remove and remove Sigmatel.
3) Go to Device Manager, uninstall Sigmatel.
4) Reboot PC. You should get an "Add Hardware" message - simply cancel it (don't let Microsoft install the driver). Then run the driver file you downloaded earlier.
That particular "missing" file error seems to be from a Microsoft update - on my PC it hitched a ride in on XP SP3, though if I remember right others have seen it by using Microsoft's drivers for audio instead of Dell.
Tom Milligan
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September 16th, 2011 06:00
Thanks very much, Alexandra. That worked perfectly.
I really appreciate you taking the time to assist in this matter. :emotion-1:
Alexandra_P
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September 16th, 2011 15:00
Glad you got it sorted. :)