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Problem with my speakers

Nov 8, 2005 2:38AM PST

I just upgraded my computer to XP. My speakers were working before and no they are not.

When I was installing XP, the speakers were unplugged. I don't know if that was the problem. My computer tells me that I have no audio playback devices installed, even when the speakers are plugged into the computer and on.

XP seems not to want to recognize that I do indeed have speakers. Any suggestions as to what to do?

--Iteria

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download driver
Nov 8, 2005 3:04AM PST

Download and install the driver for the sound card or audio device from the computer mfg. Make sure the driver is for XP.

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A little confused
Nov 8, 2005 3:15AM PST

"computer mfg" what's that? I'm sorry, really slow here.

You said I have to download drivers, but how will I know which driver to download. Aren't there differnet ones for different sound cards?

Help, please,

--Iteria

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Iteria, To Find Your Specific Sound Driver..
Nov 8, 2005 3:56AM PST

...there are a couple of ways to approach the problem..

First, since you haven't told us much about your computer (it's not your forum profile either), then you could visit the computer manufacturer's website, then check for driver downloads for your particular model number..Make sure the driver is one that works for Windows XP.

Next, you can check the specific sound card model on your computer and visit the sound card manufacturer's site, then download and install the XP driver from there. To determine you sound card device type and driver version, RIGHT click on "My Computer", choose "Properties", then click on the "Hardware" tab, then click on the "Device Manager" button. When the Device Manager window opens, click on the + sign next to the "Sound, video, and game controllers" listing to show a number of devices. Find your audio card device, then RIGHT click on the listing, choose "Properties". Once the Properties window loads, click on the "Driver" tab, then write down the EXACT name of the sound device, plus the "manufacturer/provider" name, then the "Driver version" and the "Driver date"..

You can now visit the provider's website and find the newest XP compliant driver for that card.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Thanks
Nov 8, 2005 5:01AM PST

Thank you... I didn't list anything about the computer because this particular one isn't mine and it's old and I don't know anything about it.

I'm sorry I made you work so hard.

Thank you again.

--Iteria

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If you don't know what hardware is installed
Nov 8, 2005 7:37PM PST

it makes trouble shooting almost impossible. What is the computer brand and model number? Most computers have that information listed on the front of the tower or case.

If it isn't there, right click on My Computer, left click on properties and post what is listed.