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RedNLeader

RedNLeader

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I have a problem with my computer. Theres no sound comming from the speakers.

1. Yes the speakers are on!

2. I all ready tried adjusting the volume setting from the control panel, but it wont give me any options to click on.

So is there anything i can do to get my sound back?

 
RedNLeader said:
I have a problem with my computer. Theres no sound comming from the speakers.

1. Yes the speakers are on!

2. I all ready tried adjusting the volume setting from the control panel, but it wont give me any options to click on.

So is there anything i can do to get my sound back?
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Reinstall the sound card (or on-board sound chip) drivers. The vast majority of the time when you can't click any options it results from a problem with the drivers.

 
RedNLeader said:
Well..I reinstalled the sound card and nothing happend any other suggestions?
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Wait - did you reinstall the card, or the card's drivers? What you want to reinstall is the drivers - if necessary, try uninstalling the drivers (you can simply uninstall the card from Device Manager and reboot, then cancel Windows' attempt to reinstall the drivers - download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's web site and kick off the installation yourself).

 
That's odd. Since the sound icon is still showing, it would mean that the OS is "seeing" the sound card, but that the drivers are corrupt, which prevents you from adjusting any controls.

Before giving up, try uninstalling it in Device Manager. Then, shut down the system and move the card to another slot if you have one. Boot up and install the drivers and see if that does it. If not, I'd have to guess the card is toast.

 
Which settings are you getting into and adjusting? Some programs (like real player) will alter the system sound settings, in xp there is a sound mixing page, make sure 'wave' is not muted or all the way down, as that will mute the system.

 
could i just go out and buy a new sound card or something? If so, I reall dont need anything top of the line, just something to get the job done.

 
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