Any ideas why I have lost sound on my computer?
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check ur audio connector. if this does not solve it use your control panel. click on START/CONTROL PANEL/AUDIO DEVIECS, SOUND,AND SPEECH/ADJUST THE SYSTEM VOLUME . This solution is for those using Windows XP. But those using other windows edition should try START/SETTING/AUDIO DEVIECS, SOUND,AND SPEECH
1077492
it sounds like u might have lost the drivers to your sound card or maybe got erased either or they are very easy to find on line and down load that is if you know what company made your sound card.\nif need help IM me or email me be happy to help
979533
When it comes to speakers, check all the simple things first.  Make sure the speakers are turned on, and if they have power, make sure it's connected.  Also make sure the speaker output plug is plugged in all the way into the sound card (the 1/8 in plug on the back of the computer).  Sometimes, if a system gets moved, or a cord gets caught on something, it will pull the plug out JUST slightly, enough that you don't notice right away, but enough to where the grounding ring on the plug isn't lined up correctly.  \n\nAfter checking all that, next check the volume settings in windows.  Click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.  If this is Windows XP, and you're in "Classic View" the icon should read "Sounds and Audio Devices".  If you are in "Category View" it will read "Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices".  Check to make sure the main Volume Control is turned up, as well as the "Wave" input (this is found under "Advanced") as most of the sounds on a system fall under this category, including MP3's.\n\nIf none of this works, or if you can't get into these settings, than your audio drivers are probably incorrectly installed, or have become corrupted somehow.  You were on the right track for doing a system restore, but if it didn't help you might try going to Microsoft's website for Windows Updates and try and get a new driver installed.\n\nOne more thing, if this is only an issue with your CD-ROM drive, check inside the computer for a cable that runs from the back of the CD-ROM drive down to your sound card.  It's a small cable, that provides the audio signal from a CD to your sound card.  \n\nHope this helps!!
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Go to your start menu\nClick on programs\nclick on accessories\nclick on entertainment\nclick on volume control and make sure everything is turned up\n\nif it still doesn't work check the connection of your speakers or check your sound card.
670848
make sure speakers are turned on and connected to sound card, check volume control on speaker/computer, check for problems in device manager
826901
Have you rebooted your computer? I used to have this problem intermittently, and often a reboot would fix the problem. It seemed to be some kind of weird Windows problem where it would lose track of the sound card. If the reboot doesn't work, the second step is to remove the sound card from the device manager and reinstall it. If that doesn't fix it, you may be looking for some new hardware. Best of luck!
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possibly the sound card was added after the original restore was made, or the card was changed, YOu will have to find out which one you have and download drivers for it
96776
right click on my computer.Go to Hardware > Device Manager .\nGo to speakers remove the drivers and then refresh the system by right clicking on any icon and selecting refresh. the audio drivers would then be reinstalled. This might solve your problem\n\nGood Luck
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If the problem happens intermitmently like you described, we can rule out the settings (Here I suppose you know how to check the audio settings of your machine).  If so, it must be the hardware.  Since audio cards are cheap (You can get one for $20 and the sounds are pretty decent), install a new sound card.
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Your hard drive has nothing to do with the fact that your speakers don't work.  You might wanna try checking your sound card make sure its installed correctly, if it's an integrated one, make sure it's not disabled.  Check your audio drivers, you might wanna update them or roll them back.  Make sure your speakers are connected correctly and that they are not busted.  Also make sure the volume on your speakers and your PC are turned up.\nRight Click on My Computer, go to properties, hardware, device manager and check the audio, make sure they are enabled and make sure the drivers are ok.
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Check that your sound is not muted. \n\nIf you uninstalled XP, try downloding the sound drivers for your sound card from http://www.driverguide.com. If you don't know the name of your sound card, download AIDA32 (http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html OR\n www.webattack.com/get/aida32.shtml OR\n http://www.google.com/searchq=AIDA32&btnG=Search\n) and let it discover it for you. Hope this helps.
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Go to "control panel" & click on add new hardware..\nWindows should detect the loss of the sound drivers & it'll be up again after a restart..\nIf theres still a problem, you should look for any CD'S or Floppy's that came with the computer which might have the audio driver files..\nCheers!
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No volume meaning no sound ? Or just no icon ?\n\nTo get the icon just go to the Control Panel then click sounds \n\nIf your sound is not working then make sure you have the sound card driver installed. If that fails make sure it is connected to the computer.
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try changing your default Audio output device in \n"Sounds and audio devices".
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most likely a poorly written device driver.. have you recently changed the driver on your sound card, video card, or any device in your pc? try upgrading the driver or uninstalling drivers you may think might cause the problem
156889
Well turn on your speakers for one thing :D. Try to delete the sound card driver then reinstall it by downloading its latest driver from the sound card manufacturer's site. Also, unplug the sound card and clean its contacts then replug it back in. This could also be caused by spyware or virus. Make sure your antivirus, and antispyware are always updated. Then scan your system in Safe Mode. Make sure you are using SpywareBlaster, Ad-Aware, Spybot Search and Destroy and Microsoft AntiSpyware. They are all free.
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Start with the obvious and work forward. Are your speakers connected? Turned on? Have power? Check your drivers. Go to www.pcpitstop.com and run their free diagnostic. If none of this works, restore your computer to the last date that your sound worked. Go to, Programs, System Tools, System restore.......good luck