Windows Sounds

[spydah]

The Windows sounds and RealOne Player recently stopped
working, for no reason. Windows Media Player and audio
streaming were unaffected. I fixed RealOne Player by
downloading the newest version plus updating my audio
driver (SIS7012). Problem is, the Windows sounds still
don't work. Even the sound effect when Windows boots up
isn't there. Also, I can't get the volume control to
appear in the taskbar, which may be part of the same
problem. The Hardware Manager is showing everything
working OK. Any suggestions?

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Where did my sounds go?
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Here you are wanting to check the registry entry for value not set.

As for the Volume icon:

Restore Volume and Net Icon to Notification Area (Line 320)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na