eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) I received a computer with a SB Live! and a Live Drive IR some time ago (Windows 98 era machine) and the Live Drive did not have a remote. I ordered one on ebay and it came in looking like new. But I can't use it! The machine came with no CD's either. Apparently the package with this Live Drive IR came with an installation CD with the "Creative Remote Control Center" that is needed for the remote to work. Creative's archive only has the "update" for the remote control center, which will not install as it complains that it cannot find the software installed! Scouring the net for hours has yeilded nothing. Not even Vogons has this stuff. So, I am throwing a plea for help out there. Does anyone have this hardware and the CD that they can possibly image for me? Any help is appreciated! Edited March 14, 2020 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 You could troll through Archive.org?? https://archive.org/search.php?query=creative+labs&and[]=mediatype%3A"software"&page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, wierd_w said: You could troll through Archive.org?? https://archive.org/search.php?query=creative+labs&and[]=mediatype%3A"software"&page=2 A good idea indeed. I did this a few days ago with no finds...but I will try again . EDIT: Nothing. The version of this software is quite old (circa 1999-2001) and would be version 1.40. Without it this device is worthless Edited March 14, 2020 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) I got a hit off driverguide. Scanning the bejeebus out of it right now. Please hold. Well, my antivirus software says its clean at least... Original source: Driver Guide Remote_ctr_1-40.zip Edited March 14, 2020 by wierd_w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, wierd_w said: I got a hit off driverguide. Scanning the bejeebus out of it right now. Please hold. Oh nice! Please keep me updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Upittydayyte just as you replied bruh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Maybe I misunderstood. Did you actually find the driver? Or just one of those links that shows you a driver but the download is actually some wacky "driverguide installer app"? If the latter, I found that already...and it is not legit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) I looked inside, and it is not a driverguide installer. It appears to be a period installshield package for the live drive IR software, with regionalized languages. Various INI files in the package have this metadata [Version] SoftwareSubPath = RemoteCenter SoftwareID = REMOTECENTER SoftwareVersion = 1.40.26 SoftwareFriendlyName = RemoteCenter ------ [Startup] EnableLangDlg=Y AppName=Creative RemoteCenter ProductGUID=67675F62-0F4B-11D6-85F2-00902722F429 It is the zip package I attached several posts up. Edited March 14, 2020 by wierd_w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 I think that might be the update only, but I will try. Thank you for helping! I will let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Yeah, unfortunately that is the bad install I have encountered previously. It fails with the installshield not being able to find iKernel.exe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Probably needs win98se or newer then... I will look for something EVEN OLDER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 I am running 98SE 2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Sorry bro, I have been looking for over an hour, and come up with no further leads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, wierd_w said: Sorry bro, I have been looking for over an hour, and come up with no further leads. Hey man, I always appreciate the attempt! As for the Live Drive...it's odd. It has a headphone jack in front with a volume knob. You'd figure that's cool....but CD redbook audio does not come out of it. Only windows sound. Ehh..I may never find the driver for it. It's there now as a filler....lol. Edited March 14, 2020 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildOfCv Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) I had an Audigy 2 that came with the front panel IR. I found the install CD for it, but again, this is for A2 and may or may not work with your Live. But I suppose it could be made available. It has a directory under CMS called Remote, which has an install package. Edited March 14, 2020 by ChildOfCv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 13 hours ago, ChildOfCv said: I had an Audigy 2 that came with the front panel IR. I found the install CD for it, but again, this is for A2 and may or may not work with your Live. But I suppose it could be made available. It has a directory under CMS called Remote, which has an install package. Hey at this point I am willing to give anything a try! I know the panel for the audigy 2 was similar and I know that the Live Drive IR works with the Audigy 2 sound card as well....so it just might work! Anything you can make available would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 The Audigy 2 software did it! The remote control center folder on the disc still gave the iKernel error, but the "media control center" on the disc installed....and then froze on reboot. And then like magic the next day it booted right in with the remote working and OSD stuff working as well! Thanks everyone for helping with this, and thank you ChildOfCv for the disc image that made this happen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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