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The reason I suggested to install just the driver because the Creative Audio Control Panel is not yet compatitble with Windows 10 where you can use it in earlier version 7/8/8.1 to control the Audio Mode.
This is Creative responsibility to come up with an update driver/tool, Not MS.
Since Windows 10 is still in the testing phase, the sound card manufacturers have to come up with drivers that are compatitble with Windows 10 so if you go out and buy another brand, you might have the same problem.
Sit back, relax and pretty soon, Creative should come up with updates for their products.
EDIT: I only have 2.1 Stereo speakers so I missed out the part that 5.1 did not work as expected.
Hi there
problem with lowering the bit rate is that the latest VIA HD Audio driver wouldn't install and the solution I outlined was a temporary get around that a lot of people found worked.
If you can get the higher bit rates to work - great stuff -- I'm hoping as soon as the VIA HD driver gets fixed the problem will be solved. I have no problem on laptops or NON VIA HD audio systems !!!.
Note that your logic : If a driver worked with Windows 8.1 it *should* work with Windows 10 isn't always true -- and what about if you were updating / installing on a box previously running Windows 7 - so you won't have the W8.1 driver in any case.
Cheers
jimbo
Like i said though; I am still not getting the full 5.1 surround as even after i configure it properly; I go to test it and i am still only getting 2.1 stereo instead of 5.1 surround. Top; how can i fix this if there is a way to do so?