SoundBlaster Creative AWE64-Compatible 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible) Driver Download

SoundBlaster Drivers

The Creative AWE64-Compatible 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible) 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 "sbw9xup.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 37,174 downloads and 190 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 319.0 KB.

190 Ratings (see all reviews)
37,174 Downloads

Supported Models

16 pnp isa slot

CT4500

Creative 3D Stereo Enhancement Technology

Creative AWE64 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible)

Creative AWE64 Gold 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible)

Creative AWE64 Gold Wavetable MIDI (AWE32 compatible)

Creative AWE64 Wavetable MIDI (AWE32 compatible)

Manufacturers

SoundBlaster

Creative Labs

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1

File Name

Additional Notes

Full duplex SounBlaster 16/32/AWE driver updates. Please refer to txt file for installation.

Uploaded By

Steven Myatt (DG Member) on 8-Jan-2000

Most Helpful Reviews

 
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Kenten
Tested on Windows XP
8 Apr 2008
 

Installation: 1 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"Did not work on XP.."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Venita Kaufman
Tested on Windows XP
20 Feb 2008
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"I love this site I can find anything I'm looking for."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
John
Tested on Windows XP
29 May 2007
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"Use it works good."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
ben tomlinson
Tested on Windows XP
17 Apr 2007
 

Installation: 1 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"I download the wrong driver got a disk"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Michael Hazelwood
Tested on Windows 98SE
2 Jan 2005
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"I've had this driver before, easy install and works great... however, on this particular occasion, I accidentally downloaded for the wrong product, so it didn't work with my card. Solution, unsure, cannot find a driver for my current card CL SB CT5803 w/ ES1373 chip for Win 98SE"
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Esteban
Tested on Windows XP
29 Jul 2016
(2 days after download)
 

Installation: 1 out of 5
Stability: 1 out of 5
Compatibility: 1 out of 5
 
"didn't work in xp, an error message say the setupd file is missed."
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Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
DISK.ID 90 bytes 13 Nov 1998
SB16.VXD 111.2 KB 21 Oct 1998
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 24 Jun 1998
HISTORY.TXT 4.3 KB 4 Nov 1998
README.TXT 686 bytes 11 Jun 1998
CSPMAN.DLL 19.3 KB 15 Aug 1996
CIFMAN.CRL 7.2 KB 24 Jun 1998
WFM0202.ACV 49.6 KB 13 Aug 1996
SB16AWE.INF 25.1 KB 10 Dec 1997
WFM0201A.CSP 6.8 KB 25 May 1994
SBAWE.VXD 77.4 KB 23 Jun 1998
WFM0201.ACV 5.0 KB 13 Aug 1996
AWEMAN32.DLL 35.8 KB 10 Mar 1998
WFM0200A.CSP 2.2 KB 3 Mar 1994
AWEMAN.DLL 11.3 KB 10 Mar 1998
UPDDRV95.INF 498 bytes 16 Jul 1996
UIDLL16.DLL 15.8 KB 9 Dec 1996
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 45.3 KB 17 Jun 1998
UPDDRV95.EXE 22.5 KB 3 Apr 1998
SB16SND.DRV 103.4 KB 24 Jun 1998
CTRESV.VXD 5.9 KB 26 Jun 1996
FILE_ID.DIZ 608 bytes 12 Nov 1998
WFM0203A.CSP 9.0 KB 1 Dec 1994
WFM0200.ACV 12.8 KB 13 Aug 1996
LICENSE.TXT 15.7 KB 22 Jun 1998

How to Update Creative AWE64-Compatible 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible) Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the Creative AWE64-Compatible 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible) 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 AWE64-Compatible 16-bit Audio (SB16 compatible) 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

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. 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.

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