RealTek ALC861VC Driver Download
The ALC861VC is an audio device manufactured by RealTek. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This version of "WDM_A404.exe" has been downloaded 333,386 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,099 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 18.5 MB.
Supported Models
RealTek AC'97 Audio Codec for ALC880
ALC260
ALC262
ALC267,ALC268
ALC269 and quite a few more
ALC655
ALC660
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98
File Name
Versions
5.10.0.6280 (23-Jan-2008)
Additional Notes
If you want to update your sound driver, double click the file WDM_A404.exe without uninstalling the previously installed drivers. The new file will take care of the update and old files itself.
For fresh install, if your OS automatically detects the new hardware, cancel the automatic detection and then double click the new driver file WDM_A404.exe and follow the instructions. Reboot for new changes to take effect if it prompts to.
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Laila (DG Member) on 8-Mar-2008
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How to Update ALC861VC Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the ALC861VC driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter RealTek ALC861VC into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the RealTek Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.