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**HELP** it says NO SOUND DEVICE :(

Original Message
Name: MaryMary232
Date: April 9, 2008 at 13:05:00 Pacific
Subject: **HELP** it says NO SOUND DEVICE :(
OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU/Ram: ?/256megs
Comment:
Somehow, I uninstalled a bunch of random s--- from my computer and next thing I know I have no sound devices or abilities whatsoever.

I go into Control Panel and it doesn't let me do anything w/ sound cuz it says there's no sound device at all! Same when I go to my System Information!!!


*SIDENOTE* In the Problem Devices tab of System Information, it says Multimedia Audio Controller - Error Code: The Drivers for this device are not installed.

I hope that's specific enough! I hope someone can help me!

Thanks!

-Mary


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: April 9, 2008 at 13:48:35 Pacific
Subject: **HELP** it says NO SOUND DEVICE :(
Reply: (edit)
"I hope that's specific enough!"

Sure it is. You apparently deleted the sound drivers so they will have to be reinstalled. We can't help you much with that because we have no idea what soundcard (or integrated sound chip) you have. If you post the make/model of your computer, someone *should* be able to help you. Otherwise, you'll have to try a software progarm such as SIW to help you identify your hardware.

http://www.gtopala.com/


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Response Number 2
Name: ledge2edge
Date: April 9, 2008 at 13:53:10 Pacific
Subject: **HELP** it says NO SOUND DEVICE :(
Reply: (edit)
have you tried to restarting the computer and seeing if it auto detects the audio device.

Secondly is it onboard or is it a pci card. need just a lil more input.

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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser4Real
Date: April 9, 2008 at 17:55:44 Pacific
Subject: **HELP** it says NO SOUND DEVICE :(
Reply: (edit)
If it's an older PC everest home is real good for locating drivers:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4...

Have you tried a system restore yet to see if that will work?
If you don't know how to do one, just click on the link in my signature

Some HELP in posting on Cnet plus free progs and instructions Glad to Help!


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