sound card stopped post format

fooddestroyer · 09-08-2005, 12:29 PM

Further to a successful reformat of my PC my sound card has stopped working. Is there any way of checking on my pc if its properly installed or even if its fully operational - other than playing sound through the speakers?

Tumbleweed36 · 09-08-2005, 07:14 PM

Hi,

Did you load the sound card drivers???? You must do that after a reformat to make the sound work.

If you did install them, then go to Start, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager and in the sound area look for any items that have a red or yellow mark. Right click on that area and click update drivers.

fooddestroyer · 09-09-2005, 01:48 PM

i havent got the disc to do this and there is no red or yellow marks on any of the stuff in device manager?

What the heck do i do now??

Its a tiny pc running XP sp2 with an creative sb live card..

Tumbleweed36 · 09-09-2005, 07:06 PM

Hi,

I would go to the Creative website and download their latest drivers and install those. Also, what motherboard are you using? Does it have onboard audio?

fooddestroyer · 09-11-2005, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

Hi,

I would go to the Creative website and download their latest drivers and install those. Also, what motherboard are you using? Does it have onboard audio?

yep, went and got an update and now it works

MANY THANKS!

Tumbleweed36 · 09-11-2005, 08:57 AM

Hi,

That is great news. So glad we would be of assistance to you. Don't be a stranger on here, stick around and lend a hand if you see something you have dealt with and can help. Have a great day.

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fooddestroyer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 276 OS: XP	i havent got the disc to do this and there is no red or yellow marks on any of the stuff in device manager? What the heck do i do now?? Its a tiny pc running XP sp2 with an creative sb live card.. __________________ If your happiness is always controlled by something outside of yourself, you will always be at the mercy of circumstances..

09-09-2005, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,652 OS: XP Professional	Hi, I would go to the Creative website and download their latest drivers and install those. Also, what motherboard are you using? Does it have onboard audio? __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,652 OS: XP Professional	Hi, That is great news. So glad we would be of assistance to you. Don't be a stranger on here, stick around and lend a hand if you see something you have dealt with and can help. Have a great day. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.