Re: no sound

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From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 04/02/04 

Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 12:05:38 -0800

Ah, System Restore saves the day again!:-)

Glad you got it worked out. 

-- 
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in 
message news:uWRaGp0FEHA.2808@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> First be sure the cables from the speakers to the sound card securely 
> connected.
>
> Second, open Control Panel, open Sounds and Audio Devices.  Only 
> soundcards that support having the speaker icon in the notification area 
> will have the option listed here and it is not selected by default.  If 
> you wish the icon to appear in that area, place a check next to "Place 
> volume icon in the taskbar," click apply and ok.
>
> Now, while you are in this applet, click Advanced under Device volume, be 
> sure noting is muted and be sure the sliders for volume area about half 
> way.
>
> If thing check out, in Control Panel, open System, go to the Hardware tab, 
> click Device Manager, be sure there are not red or yellow warnings.
>
> If the lack of sound is a recent issue, you might try using System Restore 
> to take you back to a time prior to when this began.  Start\All 
> Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>
> If this doesn't resolve it or you've never had sound, check the soundcard 
> manufacturer's website for the latest drivers for your card and XP.  If 
> unsure of the type of soundcard, it may be listed in Device Manager or 
> check your system's documentation.
>
> -- 
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Chuck & Karen" <cdeer@wcoil.com> wrote in message 
> news:uB9azTyFEHA.1228@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> How can I figure out why I have no sound....??
>>
>> I am not sure of what kind of speakers I have...there is no speaker icon 
>> on
>> my  task bar??  right hand side of the bottom of screen....
>>
>>
>
>

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