Ixtreme X8540 Surround sound not working after Windows 8.

Funkybass99

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I have tried for some time now to get my surround sound to work on my Packard Bell Ixtreme X8540 since upgrading to Windows 8 via Microsoft's upgrade tool. When I had Vista installed, there was an icon on the bottom task bar which would take me to a control centre for the audio which gave the option to select either 5.1 or stereo. This is no longer there and I now only have sound going to my two front speakers and my bass bin. I have searched for drivers, etc. to no avail. Any idea what I can do to fix this problem because Packard Bell refused to help and directed me to a premium 50p a minute number? Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Packard Bell, IXtreme x8540, Version: PB81X12201
    CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    Packard Bell MCP73
    Memory
    Installed: 4096MBytes, available: 3327MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce 9500GS
System Info File

Hi, with regards to my last post, here is a detailed list of my PC's hardware, drivers, etc.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Packard Bell, IXtreme x8540, Version: PB81X12201
    CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    Packard Bell MCP73
    Memory
    Installed: 4096MBytes, available: 3327MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce 9500GS
I was thinking about just getting a cheap 5.1 PCI sound card as it doesn't look like there's a great deal of support for this issue. Anything anyone would recommend? There is the Speed-Link Stage on Amazon for a tenner (UK), does anyone know if this is worth getting to save a load of hassle?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Packard Bell, IXtreme x8540, Version: PB81X12201
    CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Motherboard
    Packard Bell MCP73
    Memory
    Installed: 4096MBytes, available: 3327MBytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce 9500GS
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