PLEASE HELP

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Although the built in speakers in my laptop work perfectly - music, dvds,
videos, etc. - my vista default sound scheme has stopped working. It was
working previously and I am at a loss to understand why it has stopped. I
have checked that the speakers are not muted, ensured that the levels are
properly set, checked that I have the most up to date driver, etc., etc.,
etc. None of the sounds work, including the start up, normal alerts and so
on. When I go to the sound scheme and test individual sounds they do not
play, however, if I open the individual sound files they will sound in media
player. I know there is an expert out there somewhere who will know what to
do. Any help is appreciated.
 
I found this-- "Some mobile PCs have an external volume control on the
outside of the case. If you're using a mobile PC, check the external volume
control." Dell computers have Media Direct buttons and I guess other
computers have the same. Ditto for keyboard volume controls if you use an
external KB.
And this: "Make sure you don't have headphones plugged into the line out
(headphone) jack of your sound card or computer (unless you want to be
listening with headphones rather than speakers). When you plug in headphones,
most computers automatically cut the sound to the speakers."
Look up Sounds in Windows Help for more.
 
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