The ES1868 Plug and Play AudioDrive is an audio device manufactured by ESS. This driver fixes problems with no sound or static or distorted sound, and can unlock advanced features of your audio device. This driver - "Sound_ESS_1869_Win9x.zip" - has been downloaded 2,122 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 72.0 KB.
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Sound_ESS_1869_Win9x.zip (72.0 KB)
kamran (DG Member) on 1-May-2004
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the ESS website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| desktop.ini | 266 bytes | 3 Sep 2003 |
| ESSMPU.DRV | 10.4 KB | 2 Apr 1997 |
| ES1869.VXD | 41.7 KB | 2 Apr 1997 |
| OEMSETUP.INF | 44.8 KB | 3 Apr 1997 |
| ESFM.DRV | 21.0 KB | 2 Apr 1997 |
| ES1869.DRV | 66.2 KB | 8 Apr 1997 |