sound

[Jamal]

I can no longer hear music on my computer. When ever a pop-up message
appears, I hear a ding, but I can't hear anything else. I've tried the
troubleshooting steps, but when I go to Control Panel and then Sounds and
Audio Devices, it says I have no audio device installed. Is there anything I
can do?

 

[Byte]

Restore Sound (Line 371)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Jamal]

I tried that, and it didn't change anything. Is there another step to follow
after this, or is there something else I can do?

 

[Jamal]

I'm not sure if this helps, but when I go to Control Panel and then Sounds
and Audio Devices, it says I have no audio device, and under Sound playback,
it says I have no playback devices. But up until a few days ago, I could
listen to music. Is there anything to do?

 

[Byte]

If no devices are shown in the Control Panel, means that your soundcard
drivers have been deleted and are not installed. If you have the disk, like
a utility disk to install them, do it. Or go to the manufacturers website to
download and install them. But first. Try a System Restore and see if that
works.
Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
You can go back up to 90 days.

 

[Byte]

Additional comment for you to check out.
Open Services...
Start > Run > Type: services.msc > Click OK >
Scroll down to and double click Windows Audio >
Set the startup type to Automatic > Click Apply >
Click the Start button > When the service starts, click OK >
Close Services