I am having similar problems.
The game started getting sound loops that would freeze the machine ever since i 17 went live.Last night was so bad the whole pc was freezing up for a good 10 seconds at a time.
I contacted support and they got me to run the coh helper for a list of specs then suggested that i turn off everything in start up,run on no sound acceleration etc.
My pc is currently running coh with no sound acceleration in minimum gfx settings at a lower resolution and still the game is freezing up.
If they cannot sort it out i am sad to say it has made the game unplayable for me and eventually i will just stop playing.
Heres my file...
System Information
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Time of this report: 5/16/2010, 11:20:58
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: RS480_
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 475MB used, 3417MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8400 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0424&SUBSYS_050A10DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.9745 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 6432128 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 10232128 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4764-11CF-7F55-012500C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0424
SubSys ID: 0x050A10DE
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_5215174B&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 9/24/2008 11:40:22, 4122368 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: AK5370
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: usbaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.5512 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 4/14/2008 00:15:14, 60032 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/24/2008 11:40:22, 4122368 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a
Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1002, 0x4374
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 13:00:00, 4736 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/14/2008 00:48:02, 52480 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/14/2008 00:09:48, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/14/2008 05:43:22, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/14/2008 00:09:48, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 4/14/2008 00:48:02, 52480 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/14/2008 00:09:48, 23040 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/14/2008 05:43:22, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/14/2008 00:09:48, 23040 bytes
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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Failed gracefully, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK
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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -
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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s
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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 29.9 GB
Total Space: 76.3 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD80 0JD-00LSA0 SCSI Disk Device
Drive: E:
Free Space: 110.1 GB
Total Space: 114.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3120026A
Drive: D:
Model: LITE-ON COMBO SOHC-5236V
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:10:48, 62976 bytes
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System Devices
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Name: Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8139&SUBSYS_8139174B&REV_10\4&1C8 8B56&0&58A4
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Rtlnic51.sys, 5.611.1231.2003 (English), 12/31/2003 19:58:46, 69504 bytes
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0424&SUBSYS_050A10DE&REV_A1\4&123 D6358&0&0010
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 10232128 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\OpenCL.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 61440 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 6432128 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvapi.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 1097728 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcompiler.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 11647592 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuda.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 4075520 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuvenc.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 2646632 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuvid.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 2030184 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvdata.bin, 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 2183470 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvinfo.pb, 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 9046 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0011.9745 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 14757888 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Uninstall\nvdisp.nvu, 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 25755 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Uninstall\nvudisp.exe, 1.10.0059.0037 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 600680 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.09.0014.0099 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 227944 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcodins.dll, 1.09.0014.0099 (English), 4/3/2010 23:55:31, 227944 bytes
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1103&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&C3
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1102&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&C2
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1101&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&C1
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1100&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&C0
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5A34&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&10
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:06:46, 68224 bytes
Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5950&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_10\3&61A AA01&0&00
Driver: n/a
Name: ATI 437A Serial ATA Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_437A&SUBSYS_437A1002&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&88
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SI3112r.sys, 1.00.0000.0051 (English), 6/1/2005 16:40:09, 97920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SiWinAcc.sys, 1.00.0000.0009 (English), 6/1/2005 16:40:09, 10240 bytes
Name: ATI 4379 Serial ATA Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4379&SUBSYS_43791002&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&90
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SI3112.sys, 1.03.0071.0000 (English), 8/20/2008 19:27:08, 74280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SiWinAcc.sys, 1.00.0000.0009 (English), 6/1/2005 16:40:09, 10240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\SilSupp.dll, 3.00.0029.0000 (English), 8/20/2008 19:27:18, 119848 bytes
Name: PCI standard ISA bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4377&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&A3
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:06:42, 37248 bytes
Name: ATI IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4376&SUBSYS_0A56174B&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&A1
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:51:52, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:10:30, 24960 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:10:32, 96512 bytes
Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4375&SUBSYS_0A56174B&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&99
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:36, 17152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 143872 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 05:42:10, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 59520 bytes
Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4374&SUBSYS_0A56174B&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&98
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:36, 17152 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 143872 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 05:42:10, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 59520 bytes
Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4373&SUBSYS_0A56174B&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&9A
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:36, 30208 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 143872 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 05:42:10, 74240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:15:38, 59520 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 05:41:56, 7168 bytes
Name: ATI SMBus
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4372&SUBSYS_0A56174B&REV_11\3&61A AA01&0&A0
Driver: n/a
Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4371&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61A AA01&0&A4
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 00:06:46, 68224 bytes
Name: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_5215174B&REV_02\3&61A AA01&0&A5
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksuser.dll, 5.03.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 06:41:58, 4096 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksproxy.ax, 5.03.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 06:42:44, 129536 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ks.sys, 5.03.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 01:46:38, 141056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 01:15:16, 60160 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 01:49:42, 146048 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys, 5.03.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 01:15:16, 49408 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdmaud.drv, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/14/2008 05:42:46, 23552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ALCXWDM.SYS, 5.10.0000.6300 (English), 9/24/2008 11:40:22, 4122368 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE, 5.01.0000.0024 (English), 5/8/2010 18:51:19, 65024 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ALSNDMGR.CPL, 2.02.0000.0022 (English), 5/8/2010 18:51:18, 14250496 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ALSNDMGR.WAV, 5/8/2010 18:51:18, 141016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\RTLCPL.EXE, 1.00.0001.0020 (English), 5/8/2010 18:51:19, 6964736 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\RTLCPAPI.dll, 1.00.0000.0002 (English), 5/8/2010 18:51:18, 155648 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\Alcrmv.exe, 1.07.0000.0000 (English), 5/8/2010 18:51:17, 139264 bytes
Windows Version: 5.1
Build 2600
Service Pack 3