No Sound after Reformatting

[shopaholic12]

I bought my new computer about a month ago but I had un-removable viruses for some reason so I reformatted my Windows XP. The problem is, after I reformatted it, my sound stopped working.

At first I thought I needed to restart the computer before everything takes effect, but after like 3 times of constant restarting the sound still didn't work.

I checked my sound device / sound card and everything.. but when I go to Computer Management > Device Manager > Other Devices, there are yellow question marks under PCI Device, SM Bus Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible).

I'm positive that I have a sound card and my audio and all that jazz should be working because it has worked before.. and it just doesn't anymore..

I have tried disabling one of the Other Devices and enabling them again. No luck. I also tried uninstalling, and scanend for hardware changes.

The wizard for the PCI Device, SM Bus Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible) appears but there's no way to install those drivers by installing the software automatically. Neither can I install from a list / specified location because I don't even know where it located.

I also attempted to put / try and install the sound device back from the Intel Express Installer Driver CD but nothing happens when I put in the CD. When I go to the CD Drive (D, it is completely blank.

So right now, all I need to know is where my devices/drivers are located and how to install them onto my system..

I'm so confused and frustrated right now, can anyone help? :/

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by shopaholic12

I bought my new computer about a month ago but I had un-removable viruses for some reason so I reformatted my Windows XP. The problem is, after I reformatted it, my sound stopped working.

At first I thought I needed to restart the computer before everything takes effect, but after like 3 times of constant restarting the sound still didn't work.

I checked my sound device / sound card and everything.. but when I go to Computer Management > Device Manager > Other Devices, there are yellow question marks under PCI Device, SM Bus Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible).

I'm positive that I have a sound card and my audio and all that jazz should be working because it has worked before.. and it just doesn't anymore..

I have tried disabling one of the Other Devices and enabling them again. No luck. I also tried uninstalling, and scanend for hardware changes.

The wizard for the PCI Device, SM Bus Controller, and Video Controller (VGA Compatible) appears but there's no way to install those drivers by installing the software automatically. Neither can I install from a list / specified location because I don't even know where it located.

I also attempted to put / try and install the sound device back from the Intel Express Installer Driver CD but nothing happens when I put in the CD. When I go to the CD Drive (D, it is completely blank.

So right now, all I need to know is where my devices/drivers are located and how to install them onto my system..

I'm so confused and frustrated right now, can anyone help? :/

A format and install will remove all partitions and if your drivers were on a part ion they would have been removed. What make and model of comp do you have, if your not sure get Belarc, copy and paste the report, not software or win update section. you should e able to get the drivers you need from manufacturers site http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html


hope this helps

[shopaholic12]

Originally Posted by bookworm

A format and install will remove all partitions and if your drivers were on a part ion they would have been removed. What make and model of comp do you have, if your not sure get Belarc, copy and paste the report, not software or win update section. you should e able to get the drivers you need from manufacturers site http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html


hope this helps

OPERATING SYSTEM:

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

---------------------PROCESSOR:

3.20 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

---------------------DRIVES:

250.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
244.83 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

ST3250820AS [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0

--------------------OTHER DEVICES:

Intel(r) PC Camera CS110
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub (3x)

------------------Network Drives:
None detected




.. Does that help you understand my situation better? I think I need to re-install the sound device / drives.. except I don't know how to.

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by shopaholic12

OPERATING SYSTEM:

Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

---------------------PROCESSOR:

3.20 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache

---------------------DRIVES:

250.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
244.83 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

ST3250820AS [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0

--------------------OTHER DEVICES:

Intel(r) PC Camera CS110
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
USB Printing Support
USB Root Hub (3x)

------------------Network Drives:
None detected




.. Does that help you understand my situation better? I think I need to re-install the sound device / drives.. except I don't know how to.

Not giving the info I need, get Everest http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml
copy and paste the My Computer/Summary section

Hope this helps

[shopaholic12]

Originally Posted by bookworm

Not giving the info I need, get Everest http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml
copy and paste the My Computer/Summary section

Hope this helps

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name ---------
User Name -----------

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 541, 3200 MHz (16 x 200)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200
System Memory 960 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (04/20/06)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter ATI SB450 - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive ST3250820AS (232 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 238464 MB (233233 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC (66.183.91.184)

Peripherals:
Printer Canon Bubble-Jet BJC-2100
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB2 Controller ATI SB450 - USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device Intel(r) PC Camera CS110
USB Device USB Printing Support

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by shopaholic12

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name ---------
User Name -----------

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 541, 3200 MHz (16 x 200)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200
System Memory 960 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (04/20/06)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon Xpress 200 (RC410)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter ATI SB450 - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive ST3250820AS (232 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H10N
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 238464 MB (233233 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC (66.183.91.184)

Peripherals:
Printer Canon Bubble-Jet BJC-2100
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB1 Controller ATI SB450 - USB Controller
USB2 Controller ATI SB450 - USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device Intel(r) PC Camera CS110
USB Device USB Printing Support

This is the Ati, chipset, display + audio driver, it will correct all your yellow flags http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/x...grated-xp.html

to work this needs M$ Net framework installed on your comp, go to Win Update - select Custom - look in left pane for drivers for XP and install the Net framwork driver if it is offered, Install - then go back because I'm nearly that it will have another Update to the Net framework you just installed.

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps

[susrila]

Thanks for the reply, I was having the same problem and I also ran the 'Everest' and my hardware matches exactly the previous post on the subject and I proceeded on similar lines suggested. I downloaded .NET framework version 2.0 & Catalyst (21/02/2007) and ran both of them.

Two out of three problems have solved, but 'PCI device' is still showing the error (yellow mark when we see from device manager). I tried 'Update Driver' by connecting to the net, but was not successful.

Also I notice when I am starting the system, at the startup screen I get the following error:
'Could not load file or assembly 'MOM.Implementation, Version=2.0.2589.34834, culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=90ba9c708846762e' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified'

Please help...

Thanks in advance....

[jezercordero]

plis i need help to with my sounds drives.


Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4I45Gx_PE, 1.00
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. P3.00 06/01/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
40.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
14.22 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HITACHI DVD-ROM GD-8000 [CD-ROM drive]
LITE-ON CD-RW SOHR-5238S [CD-ROM drive]

WDC WD400EB-00JEF0 [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMAJA1728385, rev 13.03G13, SMART Status: Healthy 512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot '0' has 256 MB
Slot '1' has 256 MB
Slot '2' is Empty
Slot '3' is Empty

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by susrila

Thanks for the reply, I was having the same problem and I also ran the 'Everest' and my hardware matches exactly the previous post on the subject and I proceeded on similar lines suggested. I downloaded .NET framework version 2.0 & Catalyst (21/02/2007) and ran both of them.

Two out of three problems have solved, but 'PCI device' is still showing the error (yellow mark when we see from device manager). I tried 'Update Driver' by connecting to the net, but was not successful.

Also I notice when I am starting the system, at the startup screen I get the following error:
'Could not load file or assembly 'MOM.Implementation, Version=2.0.2589.34834, culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=90ba9c708846762e' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified'

Please help...

Thanks in advance....

Not too sure on this, but this moght help http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=216029

Cheers

[bookworm]

Originally Posted by jezercordero

plis i need help to with my sounds drives.


Operating System System Model
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: P4I45Gx_PE, 1.00
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. P3.00 06/01/2004
Drives Memory Modules c,d
40.01 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
14.22 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

HITACHI DVD-ROM GD-8000 [CD-ROM drive]
LITE-ON CD-RW SOHR-5238S [CD-ROM drive]

WDC WD400EB-00JEF0 [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WMAJA1728385, rev 13.03G13, SMART Status: Healthy 512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot '0' has 256 MB
Slot '1' has 256 MB
Slot '2' is Empty
Slot '3' is Empty

It appears to be an ASRock board, with C-media audio, go here http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=P4i45G

SET A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT BEFORE INSTALLING JUST IN CASE

Hope this helps