[SOLVED] No sound after Re-install!!

KautoStar · 06-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Hiya guys im new around here but heard good things about you, so thought id give it a go. Earlier on i re-installed my widows xp and now im back on i have no sound, ive been looking everywhere for tips or help but nothing seems to work!

Look forward to hearing from one of you guys soon.

Carl

**manic** · 06-09-2009, 09:20 PM

When you reinstalled windows you lost your drivers. You should install
motherboard drivers, you should have a disk that came with the mother
board, or pc. The audio drivers should have also came with the system.
If not, do a google for eversest home edition, its free run it. This will
give you the specs of your board. Once that is know you can go
to maker of the boards website, find your model and download and install
mother board drivers, and if its onboard audio those drivers will be
available also..Install mobo drivers first.....

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 01:13 AM

I have downloaded everest home edition and ran it and got all the specs of my board, unfortunately im not the most clued up person in the world and im unsure of what im looking for! If i posted my results would anyone please point me in the right direction?

From everest i was taken to BiosAgenPlus.com which also ran a free scan and game me 4 bad results sayin 1 bios and 3 driver updates available. Which were BIOS Phoenix Award, Audio device on high definition audio bus, Processors AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ and USB Mass storage device.

Not sure what to do now?

Riskyone101 · 06-10-2009, 04:39 AM

yes it will give those everytime, I have used it a long time ago
inaccurate I found it to be.

To post a everest report here:
Copy and paste the report to Notepad or MS Word.
Save the report so you know where it is.
You then can attach the report.

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 12:02 PM

See Everest report attached....think ive done it correctly :)

**manic** · 06-10-2009, 12:26 PM

Go here..
http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...2105101&g=2000
Dont fret with bios update driver,,,
install chipset driver, and sound, and anything else you need....

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 12:52 PM

I have updated a few o fthe things off their to no avail....sound still isnt working im afraid :( is their a next step? thanks for this help

**tosh9i** · 06-10-2009, 12:59 PM

Go to Device Manager ( Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager > are there any yellow marks

**tosh9i** · 06-10-2009, 01:00 PM

Also, go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio > Audio tab > what does it say under Default Device

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 01:33 PM

There are no yellow marks and it says Realtek HD audio device output

**manic** · 06-10-2009, 01:36 PM

Did you install chipset drivers? Did you install the drivers for xp, not
vista. Do you have at least sp2 installed on xp?

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 01:44 PM

I installed both for xp yes, i think i have sp2 installed, i think i have 3 infact!

**tosh9i** · 06-10-2009, 01:47 PM

I doubt that codecs are responsible, but one way or the other you're going to need them, so please download and install this:

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...l/1094057842/3

Codecs are sort of like "drivers" for video and audio files. In other words, they're necessary.

Riskyone101 · 06-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Hello,

Go here for the audio driver:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false

Go here for video driver:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_185.85_whql.html

1. uninstall the sound driver from add/remove in control panel
2. go into program files, and delete the audio folder here too.
3. reboot pc, if a new found hardware box comes up, cancel it out.
4. install the audio driver that you downloaded
5. after installation is complete, reboot pc
6. install video driver
7. reboot pc

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Klite codecs installed!

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Hang on its loaded now il download it and follow the instructions and let you know the result :)

Riskyone101 · 06-10-2009, 02:04 PM

Go to realtek, click on downloads tab, choose high definition Audio
put a check in the box and accept agreement.

Did you give it a min or so, sometimes slow opening up.

KautoStar · 06-10-2009, 02:10 PM

The larger video driver file is here but the audio one seems to be taking an age....il write back the results 2moro after ive installed both of these

Riskyone101 · 06-10-2009, 02:12 PM

yes sometimes realtek is slow on downloading.

KautoStar · 06-11-2009, 12:23 AM

Morning!

Back to subject, i followed your last instructions by uninstalling my sound driver through add/remove programs and then re-installed the stuff i downloaded.

When i used the video driver download to update though i had a problem, which was all my screen went really funny coloured and to the smallest resolution possible, and wouldnt allow me to change it! so i rolled back my video driver and its fine again.

06-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	[SOLVED] No sound after Re-install!! Hiya guys im new around here but heard good things about you, so thought id give it a go. Earlier on i re-installed my widows xp and now im back on i have no sound, ive been looking everywhere for tips or help but nothing seems to work! Look forward to hearing from one of you guys soon. Carl

06-09-2009, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,244 OS: xp	Re: No sound after Re-install!! When you reinstalled windows you lost your drivers. You should install motherboard drivers, you should have a disk that came with the mother board, or pc. The audio drivers should have also came with the system. If not, do a google for eversest home edition, its free run it. This will give you the specs of your board. Once that is know you can go to maker of the boards website, find your model and download and install mother board drivers, and if its onboard audio those drivers will be available also..Install mobo drivers first..... __________________

06-10-2009, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! I have downloaded everest home edition and ran it and got all the specs of my board, unfortunately im not the most clued up person in the world and im unsure of what im looking for! If i posted my results would anyone please point me in the right direction? From everest i was taken to BiosAgenPlus.com which also ran a free scan and game me 4 bad results sayin 1 bios and 3 driver updates available. Which were BIOS Phoenix Award, Audio device on high definition audio bus, Processors AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ and USB Mass storage device. Not sure what to do now?

06-10-2009, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,697 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: No sound after Re-install!! yes it will give those everytime, I have used it a long time ago inaccurate I found it to be. To post a everest report here: Copy and paste the report to Notepad or MS Word. Save the report so you know where it is. You then can attach the report. __________________

06-10-2009, 12:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,244 OS: xp	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Go here.. http://support.packardbell.com/uk/it...2105101&g=2000 Dont fret with bios update driver,,, install chipset driver, and sound, and anything else you need.... __________________

06-10-2009, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! I have updated a few o fthe things off their to no avail....sound still isnt working im afraid :( is their a next step? thanks for this help

06-10-2009, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Go to Device Manager ( Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager > are there any yellow marks __________________ Tosh

06-10-2009, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Also, go to Control Panel > Sounds and Audio > Audio tab > what does it say under Default Device __________________ Tosh

06-10-2009, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! There are no yellow marks and it says Realtek HD audio device output

06-10-2009, 01:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,244 OS: xp	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Did you install chipset drivers? Did you install the drivers for xp, not vista. Do you have at least sp2 installed on xp? __________________

06-10-2009, 01:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! I installed both for xp yes, i think i have sp2 installed, i think i have 3 infact!

06-10-2009, 01:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: No sound after Re-install!! I doubt that codecs are responsible, but one way or the other you're going to need them, so please download and install this: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...l/1094057842/3 Codecs are sort of like "drivers" for video and audio files. In other words, they're necessary. __________________ Tosh

06-10-2009, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,697 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Hello, Go here for the audio driver: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false Go here for video driver: http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_185.85_whql.html 1. uninstall the sound driver from add/remove in control panel 2. go into program files, and delete the audio folder here too. 3. reboot pc, if a new found hardware box comes up, cancel it out. 4. install the audio driver that you downloaded 5. after installation is complete, reboot pc 6. install video driver 7. reboot pc __________________ Last edited by Riskyone101; 06-10-2009 at 02:02 PM.

06-10-2009, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Klite codecs installed!

06-10-2009, 01:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Hang on its loaded now il download it and follow the instructions and let you know the result :) Last edited by KautoStar; 06-10-2009 at 02:03 PM.

06-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,697 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Go to realtek, click on downloads tab, choose high definition Audio put a check in the box and accept agreement. Did you give it a min or so, sometimes slow opening up. __________________

06-10-2009, 02:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! The larger video driver file is here but the audio one seems to be taking an age....il write back the results 2moro after ive installed both of these

06-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,697 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: No sound after Re-install!! yes sometimes realtek is slow on downloading. __________________

06-11-2009, 12:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
KautoStar Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Xp Sp3	Re: No sound after Re-install!! Morning! Back to subject, i followed your last instructions by uninstalling my sound driver through add/remove programs and then re-installed the stuff i downloaded. When i used the video driver download to update though i had a problem, which was all my screen went really funny coloured and to the smallest resolution possible, and wouldnt allow me to change it! so i rolled back my video driver and its fine again.