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Windows XP Home--Lost Sound After Modem Failure/Reinstall
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Michael
Apr 19, 2012, 5:35:31 PM4/19/12
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I had a modem failure that was eventually fixed.
When I then signed on after fix I was Prompted to "Add (New)
Hardware" (something definitely with the word "audio" in it..sorry I
can't be more specific).
I said OK, the Add Hardware Wizard came up, but after 2 minutes of
"searching: it said new hardware could not be added and I should try
to
find Installation Disk.Had no idea what disk for Audio they were
speaking of.
I tried to follow most of the online fixes suggested but every time I
get to my
Hardware screen in My Computer it says No Audio Device, and everything
including the volume slider is greyed out and in accessible.
I think I had a RealTek something (again sorry this was never an
issue before Modem failure) before and everything sounded great.
What does one do when I can't even access the Screen areas that
theoretically fix this fairly common issue? I have a great music
collection and love You Tubes neither of which can I now enjoy.
Any suggestions appreciated (can a Modem reinstall somehow delete an
audio player..everything else is working fine.
Thanks.
Michael
Tempr...@hotmail.com
When I then signed on after fix I was Prompted to "Add (New)
Hardware" (something definitely with the word "audio" in it..sorry I
can't be more specific).
I said OK, the Add Hardware Wizard came up, but after 2 minutes of
"searching: it said new hardware could not be added and I should try
to
find Installation Disk.Had no idea what disk for Audio they were
speaking of.
I tried to follow most of the online fixes suggested but every time I
get to my
Hardware screen in My Computer it says No Audio Device, and everything
including the volume slider is greyed out and in accessible.
I think I had a RealTek something (again sorry this was never an
issue before Modem failure) before and everything sounded great.
What does one do when I can't even access the Screen areas that
theoretically fix this fairly common issue? I have a great music
collection and love You Tubes neither of which can I now enjoy.
Any suggestions appreciated (can a Modem reinstall somehow delete an
audio player..everything else is working fine.
Thanks.
Michael
Tempr...@hotmail.com
JFG
Apr 19, 2012, 6:02:20 PM4/19/12
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"Michael" <Temp...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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System - Hardware - Device Manager and see if the driver is installed. If
not, go to the website of your machine maker (Dell, Gateway, etc.), look up
the model number and get the proper driver and install it. That should do
it. HTH J
Mr Pounder
Apr 20, 2012, 8:00:19 AM4/20/12
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Michael
Apr 21, 2012, 10:10:13 AM4/21/12
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On Apr 20, 8:00 am, "Mr Pounder" <MrPoun...@RationalThought.com>
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Mr. Pounder:
I will do a system restore if other fixes do not work. I tried to
download a driver--remember I'm technologically inept on my good
days-- and through the Microsoft website after entering my computer's
Service Tag, was invited to Install "Soundmax".
To me that sounds like (no pun intended) more than a Driver. I will
test everything soon and then perhaps try the System Resore tomorrow.
Thanks for your input...
Michael
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> > "Michael" <Tempr...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
Mr. Pounder:
I will do a system restore if other fixes do not work. I tried to
download a driver--remember I'm technologically inept on my good
days-- and through the Microsoft website after entering my computer's
Service Tag, was invited to Install "Soundmax".
To me that sounds like (no pun intended) more than a Driver. I will
test everything soon and then perhaps try the System Resore tomorrow.
Thanks for your input...
Michael
Mr Pounder
Apr 21, 2012, 10:36:15 AM4/21/12
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I am a not wonderful with computers myself. I don't think system restore can
hurt you, even though a lot of people say that viruses are hiding in there.
Hmmmm, I have never heard of Soundmax. I would kick it off and see what
happens.
Good luck.
hurt you, even though a lot of people say that viruses are hiding in there.
Hmmmm, I have never heard of Soundmax. I would kick it off and see what
happens.
Good luck.
Mr Pounder
Apr 22, 2012, 2:10:49 PM4/22/12
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