Real Bonehead Question-What do I do with the Boot Camp Update 2.1?

Hello All,
The speakers on the iMac don't seem to work using boot camp/Windows Vista and some folks suggested I download the update from Apple.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/BootCamp_Update_2_1_for_Windows_Vista32
Well, I have done so. Uh..Now what? When I opened the download, all I get is a text edit full of gobblygook. I suspect I am doing something wrong...
Any words of wisdom? Don't be afraid to describe in great detail, using very small words on this topic. I take foolproof as a personal challenge.
Thanks,
Brian

Hi Brian,
the file you downloaded is an .exe file which can only be run in Windows not in OSX (as you obviously tried).
Copy the file to an USB-Memory-Stick, reboot your Mac into Windows and copy the file from the USB-stick to your Windows partition.
(I prefer a Folder in the root directory for this, e.g. C:\Download)
But before running this driver update you should check which driver versions you have installed already.
Since your signature states that you are using OSX 10.6.4 Snow Leopard I assume that you have installed the BootCamp Drivers form the OSX install DVD which would mean that you have at least the 3.0 Drivers (or later) installed.
Right-click on the BootCamp 'diamond' icon in the lower right side to see which version you have right now.
You might also use the Apple Software Update in WIndows to see if you are uptodate.
Regards
Stefan

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