Dell, Sigma-Tel, and Vista SP1

Looks like I am not the only one with these issues. I have read a couple of recent posts on this.

Vista.Blorge, Tech Arena, and Dell

The more I read on this the more I come to realize this is not a new problem. I have seen posts back 2007 that talk about this problem. Seems like there has been enough time for Dell to address this problem and offer a solution.

Possible Solutions:
Use the Windows Default Driver
Try a different Dell
driver.

I haven't tried any of these yet. Proceed at your own risk.

Vista SP1 Video

Micrisoft let loose this video about Vista SP1.




It seems there are lots of people that think it is really bad and really stupid, even to the point of being painful.

I don't know about the video, but not being able to install SP1 is painful to me. I wonder how long I will be stuck with this bad Sigma Tel driver.

Dell Audio Drivers Vista SP1

Ok, so my first real post is a rant. Not something that I am proud of but this is driving me crazy.

I have a Dell XPS M1710. It's a machine that I have really enjoyed and it has helped restore my faith in Dell as a company. I have bought at least six Dell machines. I started buying Dell exclusively several years back and I have had great success with them. The last computer I bought came with Vista Ultimate on it and I had some problems with it, that is another story for another blog, the end result is that Dell replace the computer.

Now that Vista SP1 is available I would like to get it installed. However I can't upgrade because the Sigma Tel High Definition Audio CODEC has driver issues. SP1 has been out for a while now and there is no word from Dell on when this driver will be updated.

It really sucks that I can't keep current on the OS. I hope Dell will remedy this situation soon.

Has anybody else had this problem? Have you been able to resolve it?

Let me know what your experiences have been.

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MS KB on Vista