Audigy 2 ZS and Vista quest

Has creative released drivers that support the audigy 2 zs for vista yet, ie working EAX in games without alchemy? The new way they set up their driver notes on the download page makes it difficult to decipher since they batch both vista and xp together now.
And if they haven't, is there any soundblaster card that I could buy that is fully supported in Vista?
This is the only reason I have not upgraded to Vista. Any response would be wonderful!
Message Edited by cfrideger on -24-2008 09:52 PM

It is no 7. support, only 5.
You can try to install this:
http://nomoregoatsoup.wordpress.com/2007/09/2/unofficial-audigy-series-software-cd-for-win2000-xp-server-2003-vista-3264-bit/
but before you do completely uninstall all Creative drivers and software from system. I recommend this method;
http://nomoregoatsoup.wordpress.com/2007/09/2/how-to-fully-uninstall-creative-vista-drivers-solve-install-problems/

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