i just recently changed my laptop from vista to XP because vista was so slow. but now my sound and mic (both internal wont work) i tried headphones but still no luck. the laptop simply says no audio device when i try to change the volume despite the fact it was working with vista. the computer detects no playback or recording device. i tried external speakers and headphones but no luck...please help me.

you`ll need the driver for the sound card please tell us the model of it if you don`t know it, download astra32 from here and in the system summary branch you`ll find sound chip part there are the information necessary our patience is big

Sound Chip Vendor: Intel Corporation Sound Chip: 82801G (ICH7 Family) High Definition Audio AC'97/HDA Codec Name: Realtek ALC861-VD-GR hope this helps :)

Looks like there might be some: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...

Make sure you're running at least SP2 also because you'll need the HD Audio drivers as well for the drive to talk to the card through the bus. The RT driver will tell you if you need the HD audio driver and it usually must be installed BEFORE the sound drivers.

omg omg thanx so much my parents would have killed me!! emily xx