If you have upgraded to the 32 or 64 bit versions of Windows 7, you may have noticed the following symptoms:

• Flash crashes all browsers except 32 bit Internet Explorer
• Remote Desktop stuck on “Configuring Remote Session”
• Games requiring sound crash
• Sound mixer hangs when you click on the volume control

This is caused by an unpublished incompatibility between Windows 7 and the IDT Sound driver utility. This can be removed by going to add/remove programs:

Start > Run > type: appwiz.cpl > select IDT Sound > Remove

Caveat: removing this driver utility can impair some functionality, but will still allow you to adjust audio settings through Windows. The driver should be available from your computer manufacturer’s website (you may want to confirm this by browsing the support section of their website).

One last thing, reinstalling IDT Audio seems to make it all work again; however, watching Flash video in non 32 bit IE browsers causes some serious CPU spikes along with audiodg. Pick your poison, I guess…

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