Running SWBF2 on new computer - audio mix crash

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Running SWBF2 on new computer - audio mix crash

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I am running swbf2 on a new windows 8 computer. When I press play after selecting my map it crashes to the desktop with no error report. This is the issue I can fix by going to manage audio devices, showing disabled devices, and reactivating stereo mix. Problem is, I don't have a stereo mix there. I can play the game normally if I disable the sound, or plug something in to my microphone jack. But is there a way to get the game to run without doing these things?
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MileHighGuy wrote:But is there a way to get the game to run without doing these things?
No, not unless you purchase a dedicated sound card (which I always recommend regardless anyways). Additionally, with the sound card I linked you to, you'll be able to enable and emulate EAX for legacy titles (such as Battlefront), which is fantastic. :P
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Re: Running SWBF2 on new computer - audio mix crash

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Thanks Marth. I will stick with plugging into the microphone jack for now. I've been to the parts store and back more than I'd like to admit.
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Re: Running SWBF2 on new computer - audio mix crash

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That's why you'd order it from Newegg or Amazon. ;) They're as easy to install as any PCI card. :)
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