SoundBlaster Audigy 2ZS

?I got my in Dec.'06. Lately, I have been getting a BSOD about the ha0kx2k.sys file. I looked it up on the Net n' found it had to do with the sound card drivers.
At present(w/o upgraded drivers) I can listen to/view, anything on YouTube.
But, Under the group '' in the 'Creative' grouping when clicking on 'All Programs', I can't run:
1. Graphic Equalizer
2. Creative MediaSource DVD-Audio Player
3. Creative Speaker Settings
4. Creative Surround Mixer
5. EAX Console
-or any of the MediaSource portions of all the programs/utilities with the card.
So, I know I need to upgrade the drivers.
Can someone give me the steps to do this properly?

Dude this is what you need:
http://forums.creative.com/t5/Sound-Blaster/SB-Audigy-Series-Support-Pack-3-8-04-9-200/td-p/554398
just need to read a little

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