Vista sound playback devices missing speaker

[Victag]

I just bought a new PC and there is no sound coming out. If I go to
the sound icon in Control Panel, there is only an SPDIF playback
device showing, and no speaker option. I am not using the SPDIF port
on the soundcard, but have my speakers connected to the other plugs
(analog I think they are?) I have tried updating the driver with no
luck. Any suggestions?

 

[dean-dean]

Try this. Right-click the Sound icon in the notification area, and choose
Playback Devices. On the Recording tab of Sound, right-click an empty spot
of the window, and put a checkmark next to "Show Disabled Devices" and
"Show Disconnected Devices". From there, if Speakers shows up, right-click
Speakers to enable.

 

[dean-dean]

Ooops. I meant on the "Playback" tab of Sound...

 

[Guest]

After installing Vista Home Premium version i was and still am unable to hear
sound and every time i put my cursor over the speaker icon it says that there
is no Audio Output Device installed. I also tried what you have posted but it
seems that nothing is working. I'm thinking of bringing my computer in to get
it fixed but if you have any ideas of what to do it would be greatly
appreciated. Thank You.

 

[Guest]

I have the same exact problem, except my PC had Vista when I bought it. The
sound worked for 3 months, I made no changes, then one day I get the same
error as BK12. I have tried everything to no avail, can anyone please help
as I hate to bring this in to Best Buy and pay them for a 2 second fix.
Please, please help us.

 

[Cal Bear '66]

Do you know what audio adapter your PC has?

Go to Control Panel > Device Manager and look under Sound, video and game
controllers. Right click and select Properties.

Or go to your PC's or motherboard manufacturer's web site and look for updated
audio drivers or see if you can find the manufacturer of your audio adapter and
go to their site and download the latest Vista drivers.

 

[Guest]

Thank You for trying to help me Cal Bear '66 but that also does not help me.
Im now thinking that i should bring my laptop in to Best Buy to get fixed;
Thanks for the help.

 

[Guest]

Check out the following:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937077/

 

[Guest]

I did. It said that the update did not apply to my system. What does that
eman?

 

[dean-dean]

If you post your computer make and model name/number, perhaps someone can
help you find the Vista compatible sound driver that you need. Your speaker
icon is indicating that it's using perhaps just the Microsoft generic
driver, which is incomplete, and needs the sound driver specific to your
computer to work.

 

[dean-dean]

If you post your computer make and model name/number, perhaps someone can
help you find the Vista compatible sound driver that you need. Your problem
may have been caused by installing an Optional Driver Update from Windows
Update (not to be confused with KBxxxxxxx-type updates, which you do need).
Only use Windows Update to update your drivers as a last resort, and don't
use them if things are working. It's best to check with the hardware
manufacturer for your device or your computer manufacturer for updates to
drivers.

You would have gotten KB937077 through Windows Update if it were appropriate
for your computer. You can view your update history to see if it's there,
in Control Panel\Windows Update.

 

[Guest]

I have am ACER Aspire AST180. The soundcard is integrated. The driver I
downloaded last I believe was the Realtek HD Audio one. That is at least
what I remember. I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver when this problem
first appeared, thought it would fix it, but no. Any ideas? Very
frustrating. I have done everything I have seen on these boards.

 

[dean-dean]

Yes, Realtek HD Audio is what the Acer sight indicates as the driver for
your computer. However the download for audio is a little confusing, and
you may have tried the one for Windows XP. The download here should work
for you, and is the latest driver:

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Try the "Vista Driver(32/64 bits) Driver only (Executable file)" - Version
R1.71 (2007/7/13)

Before installing, go to Control Panel\Programs and Features and uninstall
any entry for Realtek Audio Driver, if one exists. Then right-click on
Vista_R171.exe, and click on Unblock (Apply, OK). Then right-click on that
file again, and choose Run as Administrator.

Let us know how things turn out.

 

[Cal Bear '66]

From the experiences of another user with the Realtek HD Audio drivers: It
appears that you have to run the install twice. The first install will remove
the older drivers. Then a reboot is required. Then you have to run the driver
install again and reboot.

I always uninstall the device first in Device Manager (and check the box to
remove driver files). Uninstall the Realtek Audio Manager in Control Panel >
Programs and Features. Windows re-installs it's generic drivers during this
uninstall, and just to be safe I go back to Device Manager and again uninstall
the audio adapter. Reboot. Install the new Realtek drivers, and reboot again.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...=3&GetDown=false#High Definition Audio Codecs

 

[Guest]

well, I did everything as stated. The Realtek auido program works now, can
detect that I plugged in a speaker, but other than that, no dice. Does not
work, still the X over the speaker icon. I uninstatlled reinstalled,
rebooted, etc. No dice.

I am losing it here. It did start after it hibernated I am sure, now what?

 

[dean-dean]

Did you do all this: Right-click the Sound icon in the notification area,
and choose
Playback Devices. On the Playback tab of Sound, right-click an empty spot
of the window, and put a checkmark next to "Show Disabled Devices" and
"Show Disconnected Devices". From there, if Speakers shows up, right-click
Speakers to enable.

 

[samy]

Hi,

In my laptop I am not getting any sounds. When I checked in the device
manger there is no any device with Name sound,game and controller.In the
volume icon it is crossed with X and it show that no audio output device is
installed. When I right clicked in the plackback as well as in the recording
it shows that no audio device are installed.

My laptopmodel is toshiba portege M600 and I am using Windows Vista
Enterprise.

Can you please help me to solve this problem.

Regards
samy

 

[Paul Montgomery]

In my laptop I am not getting any sounds. When I checked in the device
manger there is no any device with Name sound,game and controller.In the
volume icon it is crossed with X and it show that no audio output device is
installed. When I right clicked in the plackback as well as in the recording
it shows that no audio device are installed.

My laptopmodel is toshiba portege M600 and I am using Windows Vista
Enterprise.

You need to install the sound drivers from your drivers CD/DVD

The M600 isn't even listed on Toshiba's US site. Was the computer
bought somewhere else?

 

[samy]

Hi Paul,

I brought this laptop from India. Please let me know which driver to be
installed.

Regards
Kandasamy

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Hi Paul,

I brought this laptop from India. Please let me know which driver to be
installed.

Regards
Kandasamy

https://www.toshiba-india.com/categories.aspx

Click on 'Downloads' (left side column) and then select your type and
model.. the drivers will show as a listing in the bottom half of the web
page.

Search through the list for the drivers you require..

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