Sound Problem

I've XP sp2 with MS Automatic Critical Updates, AVG, SpywareBlaster & MS
Firewall.
Recently I only get Windows start-up and shut-down sounds, perfectly,
through my speakers. I get NO sound from CD player or Media Player.
I had not added nor removed any hardware or software.
Device Manager shows devices working properly.
However, Control Panel - Sound & Audio Devices Properties shows "NO Audio
device", everything is greyed out.

I've checked speaker connections, checked sound card insertion in mother
board & connections, checked volume knob on speakers, checked BIOS,
uninstalled devices and restarted XP and re-installed devices. I've used
the XP sound troubleshooter to no avail.

I'd be most grateful for advice to cure something which probably has a very
simple solution.
Thanks in advance,
John

I'd be

Rich
Tue Apr 08 10:18:43 PDT 2008

John, you didnt mention reinstalling the Audio Driver. I would do that
first. It should be
on the Software Cd that you got with the computer. If you have a PCI slot
Sound Card
then you will have the CD for that or can go to the manufacturer's
website and download
the latest version. Post the make and model of your Computer or
Motherboard if you need more help.

"John B." <chiverton1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:fKGKj.44946$5i5.5316@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net...
> I've XP sp2 with MS Automatic Critical Updates, AVG, SpywareBlaster & MS
> Firewall.
> Recently I only get Windows start-up and shut-down sounds, perfectly,
> through my speakers. I get NO sound from CD player or Media Player.
> I had not added nor removed any hardware or software.
> Device Manager shows devices working properly.
> However, Control Panel - Sound & Audio Devices Properties shows "NO Audio
> device", everything is greyed out.
>
> I've checked speaker connections, checked sound card insertion in mother
> board & connections, checked volume knob on speakers, checked BIOS,
> uninstalled devices and restarted XP and re-installed devices. I've used
> the XP sound troubleshooter to no avail.
>
> I'd be most grateful for advice to cure something which probably has a
> very simple solution.
> Thanks in advance,
> John
>
> I'd be
>

John
Wed Apr 09 01:07:29 PDT 2008

Thanks for reply.
Yes, I did re-install the Audio Driver but forgot to mention it.
I've gone through the steps again but still same symptoms as before; i.e.
Start-up and Shut-down sounds but no others (CD's or radio).
John
"Rich Barry" <rbarry@socal.rr.com> wrote in message
news:47fba8f5$0$22823$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> John, you didnt mention reinstalling the Audio Driver. I would do that
> first. It should be
> on the Software Cd that you got with the computer. If you have a PCI
> slot Sound Card
> then you will have the CD for that or can go to the manufacturer's
> website and download
> the latest version. Post the make and model of your Computer or
> Motherboard if you need more help.
>
> "John B." <chiverton1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:fKGKj.44946$5i5.5316@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net...
>> I've XP sp2 with MS Automatic Critical Updates, AVG, SpywareBlaster & MS
>> Firewall.
>> Recently I only get Windows start-up and shut-down sounds, perfectly,
>> through my speakers. I get NO sound from CD player or Media Player.
>> I had not added nor removed any hardware or software.
>> Device Manager shows devices working properly.
>> However, Control Panel - Sound & Audio Devices Properties shows "NO Audio
>> device", everything is greyed out.
>>
>> I've checked speaker connections, checked sound card insertion in mother
>> board & connections, checked volume knob on speakers, checked BIOS,
>> uninstalled devices and restarted XP and re-installed devices. I've used
>> the XP sound troubleshooter to no avail.
>>
>> I'd be most grateful for advice to cure something which probably has a
>> very simple solution.
>> Thanks in advance,
>> John
>>
>> I'd be
>>
>
>