I dont have any sound on my computer or a sound control icon in the bottom right corner, i have also tried looking for it but cannot find it.
Have you installed WinXP since your sound disappeared?
no, my computer was already windows xp but when i turned my computer on after not using it for a while it wasn't there.
Try performing a system restore from the start button to a date before the change. Are you running SP3?
whats SP3 ? im no good with computers.
Service Pack 3. That is the latest service pack Microsoft released for WinXP. You need it installed to download any updates. I am not currently using a WinXP computer and can't recall where to find that information. I really doesn't matter right now.
If memory serves me correctly you can get to the restore screen by clicking on the Start orb then help. The option should then show. You may need to change the month as well as the date. Any restore point that is available will be highlighted.
i have now done it. thank you so much :)