Sound switched off?

Question

Our computer went for overhaul but returned with no sound. Nothing to do with volume control, I think the sound has been switched off by mistake. Can I switch back on just by using the keyboard?

Answer 1

It really depends on what's been done during your overhaul. On a lot of PCs, the internal speaker is connected to the case, and has to be disconnected from the motherboard so that the case can be opened properly. If the shop has forgotten to reconnect it, nothing you do with your keyboard is gong to make a difference. Likewise, if you have a separate soundcard, that may not have been reseated properly.

Check any sound devices you might have in device manager (control panel, system, hardware) are working correctly.

Personally, if I've taken something for a service and it comes back with bits not working, I just take it straight back. If you're not sure of your way around a PC (either software or hardware) then that would be my recommendation.

Answer 2

There is not enough information in this question...it is too general.
1. Check that all hardware is physically installed (inserted) correctly.
2. Check that the sound is "switched-on"....on the task tray, and perform the sound test. Use a separate program to check for sound as well, such as music software like iTunes.
3. Ensure that whatever speakers you have are switched on, plugged in, the connections are good, the cable is intact, and the power supply is operational and receiving AC.
4. Check your sound card driver...it may have been uninstalled, or a modification put in place by the repairs may be causing a hardware conflict. Update with the latest driver if possible.

Answer 3

check you sound properties - and ensure that they are all set to max and not muted - (in the control panel)

ensure the volume control wheel on you laptop is set to full - if you have a laptop of course

try using some headphones - if the sound works through the head phones - then you may have a speaker problem


BUT THIS USUALLY WORKS -
if you can not hear any sounds - try this
click start
right click on my computer > click properties

select hardware then device manager

click on the plus next to sound video and game controllers

look for something like realteq 97 or a sound chip

right click on it then uninstall

now go back to the top and click on the plus next to the ata/atapti controllers

uninstall the ide primary controller

now allow the system to restart

then the system will ask to restart again

see if this works

Answer 4

We had a load of trouble after we installed a new copy of XP. No matter what we did, no sound. In the end, a kind soul here suggested we download a sound file from M/soft online - it was AD67 if I remember correctly (perhaps someone could verify that just to be sure but I.m almost certain) - anyway, we downloaded it and installed it - and wonder of wonders - SOUND AT LAST - even though we would have expected it to be on the new disc we'd just bought - it was a kosher disc, so why didn't it work, and did the same thing happen to you I wonder? (If you've got an installation disc, my other half's just told me that said file is on the disc anyway, but apparently has to be installed separately - but I can't understand why - either you're installing a prog or you're not, and if you are, I'd have thought it ALL to be installed...)

Answer 5

I don't think it's a switch off problem.

There are a few reasons, the most likely reason is probably that the sound drivers aren't installed.

For Windows XP, right click on my computer, click manage, goto device manager. If you have a red X going through your sound card, that is the problem.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Double click the speaker icon in your taskbar and make sure nothing is muted except the microphone in the mixer. If this doesnt correct the problem, go into device manager and remove the driver and reboot. plug and play will reenable it.

Answer 8

does it have the speaker icon on toolbar,if no go into control panel open sound and audio devices,check mark it to be on the tool bar if you can not check mark it or uncheck to be on the taskbar you need to update the audio drivers,if you need intergrated or have a sound card and need drivers get them here

http://driverguide.com/
DriverGuide.com (printer drivers, cdrom drivers, modem drivers, sound drivers, mouse drivers, monitor drivers, etc.) - DriverGuide.com

Answer 9

yep u can from control panel under sound setting but if it don't work check Ur sound card driver or hardware

Answer 10

u can only do if u hav a multimedia keyboard