I downloaded the Windows 8 drivers on the manufacturer site; he just had to ask to check compatibility from the context menu of the file and the installation was done. At first I had AVS recorder on my pc and I tested with, but choppiness problems with virtual dub, sound problem. So I installed power director came with the card and it works nickel (both the sound image). No need to rack their brains for adjustments, the program options are enough for me; the program works well, the card also.