No, it won't work on Windows 7 as there's no compatible driver for it. It's an old, discontinued model which hasn't received any new drivers since Windows XP.

Had the Same problem (today) updating a XP PC (P4 series) to Windows 7. (since XP is now discontinued) BUT No driver for the Soundcard (SB Live! 5.1) Did a google search, tried the 3th party driver (works) but did get errors and even a BSOD. SOLUTION That Works Using Creative Drivers: Find your installer CD that came with your SBLive. (or find torrent of the ISO -> search for: Soundblaster) Copy the Driver directory to your HDD (or USB drive) then select the EXE file in the Root and go to properties, then select to run in: XP SP2 comp. Then run the EXE.now it will install the 'old' WDM driver and you got sound. I disabled the Game Port after install.

Seems to be stable. Got sound and no futher issues.

This package updates the Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Digital (Dell) driver and enhances the overall product performance on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The package also updates Creative Diagnostics and Creative Mixer, and provides support for SoundFont banks. $51.77 (35 used & new. Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 Dolby Digital PCI Sound Card (SB0220). CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER LIVE DIGITAL 5.1 PCI SOUND CARD + DRIVER CD.

Hope this helps.

The product comes with a mini DSP-like array of features that allows you to tune the sound stage the way you would like it to sound. This means that you will never be constrained by the recording quality of any MP3 song or game as you would be able to tune the sound accordingly. However, even if you leave everything at default settings, the sound is already enhanced as compared to the onboard sound chip/card of your notebook/PC. This product is best matched to a 5.1 sound system. I was using a system (low budget at $55) with a 25 watt RMS subwoofer and the highs and lows, clarity and deep bass from the system has blown my friends away when played as it matches and even surpassed systems that would cost ten times more.

They simply could not comprehend that music can sound so good with strong separation of channels and enhanced through stereo surround from 5 speakers. THe whole front area becomes a huge sound stage.

The pinnacle of sound came when I managed to hook up a Cambridge Soundworks 5.1 megaworks with THX Certification and 500 watts of pure RMS power. Though old technology and already a defunct model, the whole setup made the same group of friends realise that you do not have to spent thousands to enjoy incredible sound. This also has caused them to rethink about going wireless when analogue can actually sound so good. My only grouse is that it would be great if the product can be a little smaller and come with a retractable/adjustable USB connection.

The one given is a little too long. Highly recommended with 5.1 setup. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to. To meet the requirements of Proposition 65, it is our responsibility to notify consumers in the State of California that they can be exposed to chemicals that are known to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. It does not mean that the product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.