This entry means use the driver described in the INF file as "VIRTUALAUDIO", for the device matching the hardware ID "PCI\VEN_1414&DEV_0007". %VIRTUALAUDIO_AA.DeviceDesc%=VIRTUALAUDIO, PCI\VEN_1414&DEV_0007 The VirtualAudio driver on the Additions for Guest OS CD just looks for these:
(clearly the last five are bogous and not enough qualifiying as they don't include a device ID, and just a vendor id and/or a revision, and/or the drivers database contains too many distinct drivers matching the same IDs) The PnP enumerator also indicates that the following compatible IDs should be used to match a driver: (the vendor ID is for Intel, there's no driver found for it by Microsoft's online database, so I think that there's not even any driver certified for Windows that include these IDs, or that the supplied emulation provides non matching hardware ressources) My PC exhibits these PnP hardware identifiers (in the Guest), for which there's simply no driver available on the guest OS and not even on the Additions CD image for guests: Really, the ICH AC97 driver does not match any one of the hardware plug and play identifiers. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.Or add Windows (all versions, or at least XP, Vista and Seven) in the list of Hosts affected by this bug (I've not tested Linux and Unix hosts). This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Also constantly check with our website to stay up to speed with latest releases.
That being said, click the download button, and apply the present software on your product.
However, due to the large number of devices out there and the various ways for applying these packages, it would be best if you refer to the installation manual first, to be sure of a successful update. When it comes to installing the package, the steps should not be much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible usually, you must make check for compatibility, get the package, run the available setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen. Doing so might cause the installation to crash, which could even render the device unusable. Please note that, even though other operating systems might also be compatible, we do not recommend you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones.
If you install this package, your device will be properly recognized by compatible systems, and might even benefit from new features or various bug fixes. Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect. Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary). Locate and double-click on the available setup file. Unzip the file and enter the newly-created directory. Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop). To install this package please do the following: Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. This package contains the files needed for installing the Audio Interface PnP driver. Channel names edit function for Control Room section and Channel Layout dialog All faders of a fader group which include the Main output now follow the ’Do not load volume/balance’ option New option ‘Hide Control Strip’ in Window menu Added right mouse button context menu to the Matrix channel labels Copy function for Input and Playback channels