Quick Sound question

Nalz

Hi,

Im using windows XP. Strange one really, when I login/startup XP, my sound/speakers wont work. But if I restart the operating system it works instantly and perfectly!

any input would be appreciated

Cheers

hamster

Do you have a soundcard like the Soundblaster live or a built-in one on your motherboard? Also, just check if you have if you have changed any sound card utilities settings recently?

What differences do you mean by "login/startup XP" (you mean by simply logging out and not shutting down?) and "But if I restart the operating system" (Warm reboot) ?

Nalz

When I turn on PC and go into XP –> No sound

If I turn it off and turn it back on again –> Still No sound

However, if I go to START – TURN OFF COMPUTER – RESTART -> I get sound

Its not the speakers anyway, I know that for sure.

Any ideas?

Karoma

Open Device Manager (Start - run - devmgmt.msc)
Expand Sound,Video and Game Controllers
Right-click on the card name (the driver)
Uninstall
Reboot.
Test.

If that still doesn't do it:
Disable startup items,tbh.
(Start - run - msconfig -6 -> Disable all)
Reboot and test

Nalz

Karoma wrote:

Open Device Manager (Start - run - devmgmt.msc)
Expand Sound,Video and Game Controllers
Right-click on the card name (the driver)
Uninstall
Reboot.
Test.

If that still doesn't do it:
Disable startup items,tbh.
(Start - run - msconfig -6 -> Disable all)
Reboot and test

tried all this lads. It still has a mind of its own. It will work sometimes, other times it wont. The only I can get sound if it doesnt work is by going to the start menu and selecting Restart. When Xp restarts, I get the windows Xp jingle...which means sound is working.

Nalz

I hope this doesnt mean a new sound card! Ive never came across such a prob before

Capt'n Midnight

is some program turning off the sound ?

does it work in safe mode ?

have you reset the BIOS - turn sound off and then on again