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| | | From: Topcat (Original Message) | Sent: 3/30/2008 11:12 AM |
Is it possible to inadvertently "Switch off" a Sound card? My Laptop makes sounds when I receive mail or enter wrong data in my Genes tree but will not play anything in the way of music discs. I used to get a tune when I logged in and out but that too seems to have disappeared. Any suggestions or do I need a new Sound card? Regards. Topcat |
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| | From:  bleggy | Sent: 4/1/2008 10:26 AM |
Hi Topcat,
In your computer sound system there is unfortunately more than 1 way to mute your entire sound system so first check to see that it is not muted anywhere. Also use your control panel, Sounds and Audio devices button, but I guess you have done that, another solution is go into you control panel, then Administrative tools, then system tools, then device manager, and check and see that there is not a yellow triangle or bubble over the sound system, if there is it means your driver needs updating, or reinstalling. If this is the case post on here again and I will see if I can walk you through it, it's one of the things I can do, but only as I actually do it can I guide someone else.
Hope this makes at least some sense.
Bleggy |
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| | | From: Topcat | Sent: 4/2/2008 4:06 PM |
Hi Bleggy My Multi Media Audio Controller has a yellow bubble on it. The system cannot find the relevant hardware to reinstall it and, at the moment, I can't remember where I put the disc that set up the system in the first instance. Oops. If you can walk me through button by button how to reinstall or change the setting, that would be fantastic. Regards. Topcat |
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| From: gd2e |
Hello "Topcat", My laptop which is about 2 years old, has turned it's sound card off frequently since new. To solve the problem go to your START menu then Accessories -> System Tools->System Restore. You will then get a screen asking several options. Choose restore to an earlier date and pick a highlighted date on the calendar then follow the prompts. If this does not correct the problem follow the process then choose undo my last restore. Go through the whole process again and pick an earlier date. My laptop does an automatic check-up every few days and sometimes loses the sound card so I'm getting very adept at using System Restore. Hope this helps. Best wishes, "gd2e" | |
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| From: bleggy |
Thanks "gd2e",
I hope this solves "Topcat's" problem.
"Topcat" if your last system restore point is too far back or doesn't work, another alternative is go back to the "yellow Bubble" and get the name of the missing driver, and type it into GOOGLE, generally you will be able to reinstall the missing piece from the manufacturer's site.
Most times it is simply a matter of downloading the driver, opening it, by following the directions that pop up, and it will install exactly where it should.
Let us know how you go? If this fails, ask again.
Bleggy | |
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| From: Topcat |
Hi Bleggy, So far so good. I have managed to restore the system back to 21 January when I un-installed Realtek AC'97 Audio for some reason. Having got back to that point I still can't get it to play CD's. There is still a yellow bubble in Device Manager against the Realtek sign which wasn't even there originally so I seem to have got it back where it was. I am unable to install drivers or anything to do with Realtek to make it work as the system keeps telling me it can't find what it's looking for and although I have inserted the original disk that I used when setting up 18 months ago I still get an error message. Looks like I shall have to do without sound. Unless, of course, you know different! Regards, "Topcat" | |
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