Re: sound problems?

From: sandstorm (sandstorm_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/02/04 

Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:29:02 -0700

"WinGuy" wrote:

> "saycb2003" <saycb2003@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:28DEB23A-FFE9-4802-B8DC-57D412AF5D37@microsoft.com...
> > I recently had to install a new cd drive and new hard drive . As well
> as reinstalling windows . Now the only system sounds i hear are when i
> logon or shutdown my pc. When i play audio cds they are distorted as if
> there is something i need to adjust . I have went through all the
> troubleshoting options I could find and still am no closer to
> > solving this. Please help.
>
> Just some ideas. I hope one works for you.
>
> Double-click your sound icon (the speaker icon in your tray near the time
> display) and set all the volume levels down low. If that cures the
> distortion then the device might be outputting an exceptionally strong
> signal and you might have to keep related sound input settings kept low.
>
> Have you performed all your Windows Updates yet? There might be a sound
> driver update that is available. Before doing any driver updates make sure
> you've set a System Restore point, just in case. And know that XP also (in
> Device Manager, device properties) has the ability to "roll back" drivers in
> case you have a problem after a driver update. Be sure to enable the
> built-in XP firewall before you establish a connection to the internet.
>
> You can also try this utility to set your sound entries in the Registry back
> to default values (this does not affect drivers). You especially need this
> fix if you get a speaker beep when you single-click that same speaker icon
> and adjust the volume slider and the speaker beeps one time in response
> (that's a leftover infection symptom).
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm (it's item 6)
>
>
>

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