No sound after reformatting XP Home

[Lewis1]

yes barbara something called Mulitmedia audio Controller does, has a ! on it and it is yellow

[ronnyz]

thank you so much for that u are my new hero i was just looking around the drivers site u posted, and saw a file called "AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology for Windows XP only." i was just wondering if it is okay for me to install that on my computer, since it does make alot of noise.

thanks so much again

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by ronnyz

thank you so much for that u are my new hero i was just looking around the drivers site u posted, and saw a file called "AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology for Windows XP only." i was just wondering if it is okay for me to install that on my computer, since it does make alot of noise.

thanks so much again

I'm not too sure on this one, I think it's for the AMD Athlon 64 processors but I'm only guessing

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Lewis1

yes barbara something called Mulitmedia audio Controller does, has a ! on it and it is yellow

Try a manual install

Install instructions for new driver:
1. Download file
2. Right Click the downloaded file and select Extract all
3. Click Next select a folder to extract the files to (Example: C:\Downloads\new xxxx) and click Finish
4. Right click "My computer" and select Properties
5. Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager
6. Search for the problem driver, right click it and select Update driver
7. Select "Install from a list or specific location (advanced)" and click Next
8. Click Browse to browse to the location were you have extracted the driver to ((Example: C:\Downloads\new xxxx) and click Next
9. Click Finish
10. Click Ok when prompted to restart

Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case

[Lewis1]

thank you so much

[jamaikanbeauty]

hey im mav

ive recently reformat my pc and my sound is gone,i do not have the CD to reload the driver can anyone assist me?

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by jamaikanbeauty

hey im mav

ive recently reformat my pc and my sound is gone,i do not have the CD to reload the driver can anyone assist me?

need mor info, make and model of comp,if not sure Get Belarc, copy and paste the report, omit the Software section, it gives Product Codes for your OS and the Windows Critical Updates. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

[pizzaz]

hey, i know youve been doin alot of these but could you help me with mine? same problem, reformated and now theres messages saying no hardware can be found, but i have a sound card installed, ive lost all my booklets for my pc n stuff so hopefully the belarc advisor thing will help. thanks.




Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.60 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8IK1100
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. FG 09/10/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
240.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
118.69 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

ASUS DRW-0804P [CD-ROM drive]

ST3120022A [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 0
ST3120026AS [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 1 1024 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' has 256 MB
Slot 'A2' has 256 MB
Slot 'A3' has 256 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 1) 120.02 GB 78.44 GB free
e: (NTFS on drive 0) 120.02 GB 40.25 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
thomas 27/05/2007 10:44:49 p.m. (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller None detected
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller (4x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Communications Other Devices
Lucent Win Modem


1394 Net Adapter
TP-LINK 11b/g Wireless Adapter
primary Auto IP Address: 10.1.1.4 / 8
Gateway: 10.1.1.1
Dhcp Server: 10.1.1.1
Physical Address: 00:14:78:8F:70:0E

Networking Dns Server: 10.1.1.1






thanks.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by pizzaz

hey, i know youve been doin alot of these but could you help me with mine? same problem, reformated and now theres messages saying no hardware can be found, but i have a sound card installed, ive lost all my booklets for my pc n stuff so hopefully the belarc advisor thing will help. thanks.




Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.60 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 8IK1100
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. FG 09/10/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
240.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
118.69 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

ASUS DRW-0804P [CD-ROM drive]

ST3120022A [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 0
ST3120026AS [Hard drive] (120.03 GB) -- drive 1 1024 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 256 MB
Slot 'A1' has 256 MB
Slot 'A2' has 256 MB
Slot 'A3' has 256 MB
Local Drive Volumes

c: (NTFS on drive 1) 120.02 GB 78.44 GB free
e: (NTFS on drive 0) 120.02 GB 40.25 GB free

Network Drives
None detected
Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers
local user accounts last logon
thomas 27/05/2007 10:44:49 p.m. (admin)
local system accounts
Administrator never (admin)
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never


Marks a disabled account; Marks a locked account None detected
Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller]
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller None detected
Bus Adapters Multimedia
Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller (4x) Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Communications Other Devices
Lucent Win Modem


1394 Net Adapter
TP-LINK 11b/g Wireless Adapter
primary Auto IP Address: 10.1.1.4 / 8
Gateway: 10.1.1.1
Dhcp Server: 10.1.1.1
Physical Address: 00:14:78:8F:70:0E

Networking Dns Server: 10.1.1.1






thanks.

These are the drivers for your Gigabyte board, audio is Reaktek
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...ProductID=1631

these are onboard drivers, your audio plugs must be on the I/O plate to work Example of I/O plate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQzgQ39ovZY


Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case

[Ang]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Iv'e not downloaded these drivers to look at, but this is what Sony advise with an Intel board

Intel chipset- INF drivers ( requires Restart)
Sony Shared Library
M$ UAA
Audio driver

have a look at the folders. if the Chipset or INF listed install same with the Sony shared Library

Check these out as well
Go to Control Panel / Sound & Audio Devices / Audio tab / Sound Playback – click on down arrow and check that the correct audio is selected. Typically the problem will be something “modem line 0 playback” has been substituted for the correct audio device.


Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Component Services / a separate window will open – in left pane click Services(Local) / Scroll down to Windows Audio service / if the service is Disabled or Manual right click > select Properties > under Startup Type change to Automatic > click Apply > click Start > Reboot.

Done all that and still doesn't work
When i check my sound and audio devices in the control panel I can't click on anything because it's grayed out.
Also the Win Audio service was already on auto.
I'm guessing my soundcard is kaputt.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Ang

Done all that and still doesn't work
When i check my sound and audio devices in the control panel I can't click on anything because it's grayed out.
Also the Win Audio service was already on auto.
I'm guessing my soundcard is kaputt.

Try a manual install, this from Sony
1. Expand "Sound, video and game controllers"
2. Right-click the the yellow flagged device ( or audio device Realtek, Soundmax etc ) and choose Update Driver
3. In Windows XP SP2, the Update Wizard will prompt to connect to the Windows Update
4. Select "No, not this time" and click Next
5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in theses locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
7. Click Browse and select the the location of downloaded driver
8. Click OK and click Next
9. Wait while the Wizard installs the software
10. Click Finish.

[Ang]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Try a manual install, this from Sony
1. Expand "Sound, video and game controllers"
2. Right-click the the yellow flagged device ( or audio device Realtek, Soundmax etc ) and choose Update Driver
3. In Windows XP SP2, the Update Wizard will prompt to connect to the Windows Update
4. Select "No, not this time" and click Next
5. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in theses locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
7. Click Browse and select the the location of downloaded driver
8. Click OK and click Next
9. Wait while the Wizard installs the software
10. Click Finish.

Hey,

I have no yellow flagged devices but still installed the drivers manually again - no luck

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Ang

Hey,

I have no yellow flagged devices but still installed the drivers manually again - no luck

Is audio enabled in the BIOS, this is not a solution I have tried but from a trusted site
Found this at Annoyances.org
Here is the REAL answer!! =)
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 9:03 pm
Posted by Snipe (1 messages posted)

I found this instructions when looking for an answer to this exact same problem, I followed the directions and wala! I now can see my sound card inthe greyed out areas again! Try it out fellas! Carl's solution worked like a charm for me, once I actually read it carefully enough to understand what was going on. It's truly a stroke of genius, and I strongly suggest you try his process before you go reinstalling your entire operating system. To recap in detail (for Windows XP; YMMV): 1. From Device Manager (be sure to select View/Show hidden devices), find the 'ISAPNP Read Data Port' device from the System Devices list. (Of note: once I successfully repaired this problem, this device no longer appears.) 2. Right click the ISAPNP device, and select "Update Driver" 3. Select "Install from a list or specific location" 4. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install." 5. The step I left out on prior trials: UNSELECT "Show Compatible Hardware" 6. Be sure that "(Standard System Devices)" is selected under Manufacturer. 7. Under Model, scroll down until you see "Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator". Select this item, and select "Next>". 8. You will receive some frightening error message that you should probably disregard. 9. Complete the installation of the driver. You will see your device list magically change before your eyes. The other PNP devices will mysteriously become enabled and active. If not, restart. Thank you for posting this solution; it has saved endless hours of reinstallation, and perhaps a marriage as well.


On Monday, August 11, 2003 at 5:26 am, Harker wrote:
>
>Afraid reinstalling drivers did not work for me either! This is what did it for me:
>
>Inserted windows XP cd Original and installed using the Update option (This mantains
>all documents, settings and installed applications). After the installation the sound
>was back on.

[Ang]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Is audio enabled in the BIOS, this is not a solution I have tried but from a trusted site
Found this at Annoyances.org
Here is the REAL answer!! =)
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 9:03 pm
Posted by Snipe (1 messages posted)

I found this instructions when looking for an answer to this exact same problem, I followed the directions and wala! I now can see my sound card inthe greyed out areas again! Try it out fellas! Carl's solution worked like a charm for me, once I actually read it carefully enough to understand what was going on. It's truly a stroke of genius, and I strongly suggest you try his process before you go reinstalling your entire operating system. To recap in detail (for Windows XP; YMMV): 1. From Device Manager (be sure to select View/Show hidden devices), find the 'ISAPNP Read Data Port' device from the System Devices list. (Of note: once I successfully repaired this problem, this device no longer appears.) 2. Right click the ISAPNP device, and select "Update Driver" 3. Select "Install from a list or specific location" 4. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install." 5. The step I left out on prior trials: UNSELECT "Show Compatible Hardware" 6. Be sure that "(Standard System Devices)" is selected under Manufacturer. 7. Under Model, scroll down until you see "Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator". Select this item, and select "Next>". 8. You will receive some frightening error message that you should probably disregard. 9. Complete the installation of the driver. You will see your device list magically change before your eyes. The other PNP devices will mysteriously become enabled and active. If not, restart. Thank you for posting this solution; it has saved endless hours of reinstallation, and perhaps a marriage as well.


On Monday, August 11, 2003 at 5:26 am, Harker wrote:
>
>Afraid reinstalling drivers did not work for me either! This is what did it for me:
>
>Inserted windows XP cd Original and installed using the Update option (This mantains
>all documents, settings and installed applications). After the installation the sound
>was back on.

Thanks again but still no luck Gonna cry soon...

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by Ang

Thanks again but still no luck Gonna cry soon...

We are trying to install the SigmaTel High Definition onboard audio, I need to know if this is what you are useing, look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQzgQ39ovZY

he's pointing to the I/O plate where your vast majority of sockets are, if you plug your audio in here then it's onboard.

If you use an exspansion slot, much lower down the tower these drivers will not work.

Now if you have onboard, look at this from Sony on checking, on how to Disable onboard sound, use it to check if your onboard sound is set to Enable
Description:
How can I disable the onboard sound chip of my VAIO Desktop computer?
Solution:
1. Start your computer.
2. Press the F2 key repeatedly as soon as you see the Sony logo.
3. Using the arrow keys, select the Advanced menu and press ENTER.
4. Select I/O device configuration, press ENTER.
5. Select Onboard AC97 Audio Controller, press ENTER.
6. Press F10 to save the changes, your VAIO will now restart.

If it is already Enabled, do nothing, if Disabled then pressing Enter will Enable it, then use F10 to exit and save