muting sliders 98se

pete.a · #1 03-12-2003, 07:12 AM

i have a computer running 98 se,the volume control sliders keep muting themselves,after every reboot.hence no sound,any ideas ,help?

swoolgrove · #2 03-12-2003, 01:15 PM

Hi Pete, I have heard this problem before and I recall that it was resolved by removing the sound card from device manger, rebooting and letting Windows re-install the appropriate drivers. If you take this road you might be as well to get the latest drivers for your sound card.
Before you try this check in:
Start=>Programs=>Start up
to see if you have any programs, games or media players. Check in their preference or option areas for "mute" or "mute at start up" or such.

Good Luck

pete.a · #3 03-13-2003, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by pete.a
i have a computer running 98 se,the volume control sliders keep muting themselves,after every reboot.hence no sound,any ideas ,help?

i cannot find any problems with media player and there is no sound card fitted,sound must be on motherboard.may be something in bios?

beeboy · #4 03-13-2003, 10:27 AM

Sounds like you have ac97 onboard sound. I had a lot of trouble with it myself. I installed a sound card and no more trouble. I understand the newer ac97 are better though. As swoolgrove suggested, try reinstalling the driver for it or finding an updated one preferably. Reinstalling the driver always fixed mine for a little while.