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Article ID: 321977 - Last Review: August 10, 2007 - Revision: 1.1

Sound Blaster Drivers Cause an Error Message in Windows XP

System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you. Visit the Windows Vista Solution Center
This article was previously published under Q321977

SYMPTOMS

When you install the Creative Technology Sound Blaster drivers, you may receive the following error message:
audiohqu.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If the error message is still displayed and you want to see the data that the error report contains, click the click here link at the bottom of the message box. You then see error signature information that may be similar to the following:
   App name      App version  Module name   Module version  Offset
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   audiohqu.exe  1.13.0.0     piaproxy.dll  5.12.1.132      00001863 
				

CAUSE

This issue may occur because some Creative Technology Sound Blaster drivers are not completely compatible with Windows XP.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain and install new drivers that are compatible with Windows XP. For information about how to do so, please visit either of the following Web sites:
http://www.softwarepatch.com/utilities/creativelive3.html (http://www.softwarepatch.com/utilities/creativelive3.html)
http://www.creative.com/welcome.asp (http://www.creative.com/welcome.asp)
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about how to contact Creative Technology Ltd., click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
65416  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=65416/EN-US/ ) Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=60781/EN-US/ ) Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=60782/EN-US/ ) Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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