SoundBlaster Creative Labs IDE CD-ROM Drive Driver Download
The Creative Labs IDE CD-ROM Drive 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 version of "Sound_Blaster_AWE_64.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 4,425 downloads and 47 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 596.2 KB.
Supported Models
Creative Reserved Device
Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement Technology
Creative AWE64 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible)
Creative AWE64 Wavetable MIDI (AWE32 compatible)
Creative Advanced Wave Effects Synthesis for AWE 32
Creative Gameport Joystick
Creative Labs CD-ROM Drive (Creative/Panasonic interface)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Additional Notes
Copy of my install disk. Written for Windows 95 but I have used it on 95, 98, 98SE, ME, and XP. Work on all.
Uploaded By
David Michaels (DG Member) on 5-Dec-2004
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DISK.ID | 69 bytes | 14 Jan 1997 |
| SB16.VXD | 87.6 KB | 3 Jan 1997 |
| WFM0202A.CSP | 9.0 KB | 1 Dec 1994 |
| CT3DSE.VXD | 6.4 KB | 6 Feb 1996 |
| CTRESV.INF | 1.3 KB | 8 Jul 1996 |
| CIFMAN.DLL | 9.7 KB | 27 Sep 1996 |
| WAVSYNWG.DRV | 289.8 KB | 3 Jan 1997 |
| SBIDE.SYS | 27.3 KB | 6 Sep 1996 |
| CSPMAN.DLL | 19.3 KB | 15 Aug 1996 |
| CIFMAN.CRL | 12.8 KB | 3 Sep 1996 |
| WFM0202.ACV | 49.6 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| SB16AWE.INF | 11.5 KB | 17 Jan 1997 |
| WFM0201A.CSP | 6.8 KB | 25 May 1994 |
| VWAVSYN.386 | 247.1 KB | 31 Dec 1996 |
| SBCD.MPD | 21.1 KB | 11 Aug 1995 |
| SBAWE.VXD | 86.1 KB | 10 Dec 1996 |
| WFM0201.ACV | 5.0 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| AWEMAN32.DLL | 35.8 KB | 25 Jun 1996 |
| WFM0200A.CSP | 2.2 KB | 3 Mar 1994 |
| AWEMAN.DLL | 11.3 KB | 25 Jun 1996 |
| UPDDRV95.INF | 498 bytes | 16 Jul 1996 |
| CDROM.INF | 2.0 KB | 2 Sep 1995 |
| WFM0203.ACV | 60.1 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
| SYNTHGM.SBK | 34.8 KB | 23 Feb 1995 |
| SBFM.DRV | 4.1 KB | 4 Jul 1996 |
| SBAWE32.DRV | 45.0 KB | 21 Sep 1996 |
| UPDDRV95.EXE | 13.8 KB | 12 Dec 1996 |
| SB16SND.DRV | 87.4 KB | 30 Dec 1996 |
| SBIDE.MPD | 13.3 KB | 15 Mar 1996 |
| CTRESV.VXD | 5.9 KB | 26 Jun 1996 |
| WFM0203A.CSP | 9.0 KB | 1 Dec 1994 |
| WFM0200.ACV | 12.8 KB | 13 Aug 1996 |
How to Update Creative Labs IDE CD-ROM Drive Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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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.
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