How do i remove Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 from my pc?

[Mark_212]

when I was installing the drivers of my motherboard(Gigabyte Z97x Gaming 5) disc I installed Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 and every time I start my computer it pops up and id like to remove it as I don't need it but when I go into programmes and features it isn't there to uninstall any ideas?? Thanks in advance.

 

[little_me]

you tried disabling it in task manager startup panel? (it should show all things that start with computer)
alternately, if using older windows, use msconfig for startup things.

also separate things like ccleaner can display some "hidden" uninstallables.

 

[Mark_212]

It's not on my start-up panel for some reason even though it is stating up when I turn my pc on.

 

[little_me]

well, as mentioned, ccleaner should show possibly hidden additional installs.
It is also possible that it is not named sound blaster X-FI MB3 but something different.
It seems to be named "Creative SB X-Fi driver" in gigabytes download pages so yes, it should be listed in uninstallable programs.
if it isn't, rerunning the installer could give option to uninstall it.

if all else fails, use restorepoint before said driver install?

 

[faalin]

Click on start and at the bottom for search for program or file type msconfig and hit enter. When the new window opens up click the startup tab at the top. In that tab un-checkmark any program you dont want to start when windows boots up.

Im not sure why if you have a Sound Blaster X-Fi card installed you would want to uninstall the software for it.

 

[marvintheandroid]

You may have already solved this by now, but for other users there is an option in the Creative Soundblaster X-Fi MB3 settings to prevent running when Windows starts. This gives you the functionality of the onboard Realtek sound chip without the MB3 pop-up, and you can still enter the program manually any time you like.

Personally I found the MB3 to be nowhere near as good as the Soundblaster X-Fi PCI version, so I disabled onboard sound in BIOS and uninstalled the drivers and software. This is the way to do it if you have a separate sound card.

Marv

 

[Victorion]

Personally I found the MB3 to be nowhere near as good as the Soundblaster X-Fi PCI version, so I disabled onboard sound in BIOS and uninstalled the drivers and software. This is the way to do it if you have a separate sound card.
Marv

That´s because even though it runs through soundblaster software, it´s not soundblaster chip on the motherboard. Dedicated soundcards are always better than onboard sound, soundblaster software or not. And they won´t have as much interference as well.
The Realtek ALC1150 sound chip that sits on Z97x G5 board is not the worst, and with some shielding it can do well enough for gaming.