ESS ES488 Driver Download
The ES488 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. Visitors have downloaded this file "Ess_AudioDrive.exe" 21,007 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 182 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.1 MB.
Supported Models
ES488
1488
1688
1788
1868/78
688
888
Manufacturers
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
Self-extracting archive for AudioDrive sound card models ES488, 688, 888, 1488, 1688, 1788, 1888, 1868, 1878. Includes drivers, DOS utility and AudioRack software.
AudioRack software consists of a CD player, MIDI player, wavesound player/recorder and volume controls.
The recording capability of my ES1868 Plug and Play AudioDrive sound card did not worked with the driver included with Windows 98, so I had to install this driver's version (which came in a floppy disk with my system's sound card) in order to record wavesounds properly.
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Y. B. (DG Member) on 17-Mar-2000
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ESSSET.HI_ | 24.1 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ES1868.CO_ | 1.2 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/VOLAPI.DL_ | 6.4 KB | 25 Jul 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/AUDDRIVE.HL_ | 6.5 KB | 10 Jan 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 244 bytes | 17 Jan 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ES1868WN.DR_ | 45.9 KB | 14 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ES1868WN.38_ | 12.8 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ESSDAEMN.EX_ | 3.5 KB | 7 Mar 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ESSCFG.IN_ | 219 bytes | 5 Jan 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/MIDIMAP.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 14 Jan 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/MIDIMAP3.CF_ | 7.8 KB | 14 Jan 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ESSVOL.EX_ | 8.6 KB | 3 Feb 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/ESSCFG.EX_ | 20.6 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/AUDMPU.DR_ | 7.9 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSET/AUDMPU.HL_ | 5.8 KB | 15 Feb 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSETUP.EXE | 40.1 KB | 12 Mar 1996 |
| WIN31DRV/SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/ESSSOFT.INI | 241 bytes | 11 Dec 1995 |
| WIN31DRV/MSMIXMGR.DL_ | 8.5 KB | 14 Jun 1994 |
| ARACK31/CDPLAYER.EX_ | 18.7 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 75 bytes | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/VOLAPI.DL_ | 6.4 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/ESSSETUP.EXE | 35.2 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/MIDIPLAY.EX_ | 13.5 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/DAPLAYER.EX_ | 28.1 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/CTL3D.DL_ | 11.9 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/ESSSOFT.INI | 3.0 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/MSMIXMGR.DL_ | 8.5 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/RECAPI.DL_ | 6.0 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDDRIVE.INI | 40 bytes | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/MIXERRAK.EX_ | 13.8 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDIOREC.HL_ | 11.7 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDDRV.WAV | 47.6 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/ESSCTLRK.DL_ | 24.9 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDRACK.EX_ | 14.7 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDIOREC.EX_ | 72.9 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/AUDRACK.HL_ | 27.0 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/RECCTRAK.EX_ | 14.7 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| ARACK31/ESSTB.DL_ | 6.8 KB | 14 May 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ESSMPORT.DRV | 11.3 KB | 10 Apr 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ESSFM.DRV | 19.1 KB | 22 Mar 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ESSMPU.DRV | 10.4 KB | 16 Apr 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/OEMSETUP.INF | 36.4 KB | 22 Mar 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ESFM.DRV | 21.0 KB | 16 Apr 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ES1868.DRV | 60.6 KB | 16 Apr 1996 |
| WIN95DRV/ES1868.VXD | 41.6 KB | 16 Apr 1996 |
| WIN_NT/WINNT35.EXE | 84.2 KB | 21 Jun 1996 |
| DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 40.0 KB | 7 May 1996 |
| DOS/INSTALL.INI | 536 bytes | 3 Jun 1996 |
| DOS/ESSVOL.EXE | 12.4 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| DOS/ES1868.COM | 1.3 KB | 9 Apr 1996 |
| DOS/ESSCFG.EXE | 34.9 KB | 1 Feb 1996 |
| ARACK32/VOLAPI32.DL_ | 4.2 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/CDPLAYER.EX_ | 28.7 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/RECAPI32.DL_ | 3.5 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/ESSSET/CONFIG.INI | 77 bytes | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/ESSSETUP.EXE | 35.3 KB | 5 Sep 1995 |
| ARACK32/MIDIPLAY.EX_ | 21.1 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/ESSCTL32.DL_ | 26.4 KB | 8 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/DAPLAYER.EX_ | 35.5 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/SETUP.EXE | 10.1 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/CTL3D.DL_ | 11.9 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/ESSSOFT.INI | 2.8 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/AUDDRIVE.INI | 40 bytes | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/MIXERRAK.EX_ | 20.0 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/AUDIOREC.HL_ | 11.7 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
| ARACK32/AUDDRV.WAV | 47.6 KB | 13 Feb 1995 |
| ARACK32/AUDRACK.EX_ | 17.6 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/AUDIOREC.EX_ | 72.8 KB | 8 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/AUDRACK.HL_ | 26.4 KB | 8 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/RECCTRAK.EX_ | 20.6 KB | 4 Jan 1996 |
| ARACK32/ESSTB.DL_ | 6.8 KB | 1 Apr 1996 |
How to Update ES488 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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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.
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