SoundBlaster Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play Driver Download
The Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play is an audio device manufactured by SoundBlaster. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "sbw95up.exe" - has been downloaded 124 times and is rated 1 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 262.6 KB.
Supported Models
Creative Advanced Wave Effects Synthesis for AWE 32
Creative Labs 3D Stereo Enhancement Technology
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or AWE-32
Creative SBAWE MPU401 Emulation
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Jan-2007
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AWEMAN.DLL | 11.3 KB | 25 Jun 1996 |
| AWEMAN32.DLL | 35.8 KB | 25 Jun 1996 |
| CSPMAN.DLL | 19.3 KB | 15 Aug 1996 |
| CT3DSE.VXD | 6.4 KB | 6 Feb 1996 |
| DISK.ID | 82 bytes | 19 Sep 1996 |
| FILE_ID.DIZ | 377 bytes | 14 Oct 1996 |
| HISTORY.TXT | 1.7 KB | 25 Sep 1996 |
| LICENSE.TXT | 6.6 KB | 17 Jan 1996 |
| README.TXT | 674 bytes | 19 Sep 1996 |
| SB16.VXD | 71.7 KB | 29 Aug 1996 |
| SB16AWE.INF | 7.0 KB | 17 Apr 1996 |
| SB16SND.DRV | 86.8 KB | 29 Aug 1996 |
| SBAWE.VXD | 85.9 KB | 30 Jul 1996 |
| SBAWE32.DRV | 44.2 KB | 30 Jul 1996 |
| SBFM.DRV | 4.1 KB | 4 Jul 1996 |
| SYNTHGM.SBK | 34.8 KB | 23 Feb 1995 |
| UPDDRV95.EXE | 9.2 KB | 16 May 1996 |
| UPDDRV95.INF | 1.8 KB | 27 May 1996 |
| WFM0200.ACV | 12.8 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| WFM0200A.CSP | 2.2 KB | 3 Mar 1994 |
| WFM0201.ACV | 5.0 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| WFM0201A.CSP | 6.8 KB | 25 May 1994 |
| WFM0202.ACV | 49.6 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| WFM0202A.CSP | 9.0 KB | 1 Dec 1994 |
| WFM0203.ACV | 60.1 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| WFM0203A.CSP | 9.0 KB | 1 Dec 1994 |
How to Update Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play 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 SoundBlaster Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 Plug and Play 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 SoundBlaster 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 SoundBlaster 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.