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The following documents describes the method about choosing the right type of sound card for Windows 2000/XP.

Windows users can easily determine the type of sound card currently installed in their computer by following the below steps.

1. Click the Start Button and then click the "Programs" folder.
2. Next, click the "Accessories" and then the "System Information" folder.
3. Within the System Information window, click the + symbol next to Components.
4. Click "Sound Device" (or "Multimedia" and then "Sound Device") and in the right-side of the window you should be able to locate complete information about the sound card.

Note: In some cases Microsoft Windows may install a compatible device to your sound card. Therefore, the sound card listed may not be the exact manufacturer and/or model installed in your computer.

Other methods of choose the type of sound card:

1. Another method of determining the sound card manufacturer or model is by opening the computer and physically looking at the sound card. Commonly the sound card manufacturer and model will be listed on the card.
2. If you are unable to locate a manufacturer or model number of the sound card, but are able to locate a FCC identification number, it is recommended that you perform a FCC search using that number.

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