i went into the control panel and clicked on "sounds and audio devices" and it says that there is no audio device. why is this and how can i fix it?? the speakers are definitely installed correctly. i haven't unplugged them from before i had to wipe my hard drive.
2007-02-27 13:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by kimsewest 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
If you wiped a prebuilt system like a dell, then you should install from the restore cds that came with your system. Otherwise update the sound board drivers.
And be sure to restart once or twice, since computers can be slow with some peripherals.
2007-02-27 13:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to reinstall the drivers for the audio
disks that come with your pc might have what your looking for.
to find out what is not installed do this.
go start. place your pointer on my computer
right click and go manage.
there will be a list to the left.
click on device manager.
up will come a list of everything installed if it has question mark
next to any thing then the drivers are not installed.
you can update any thing from there with the right disk in your cd/dvd drive
2007-02-27 13:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to adjust or install the drivers for the sound card. Also see if there is a little speaker icon in your toolbar. Click on it and uncheck what is turned off and adjust the volume sliders on the sounds you need. Some computers have sound cards built into the motherboard and you have to go into the bios to turn on the built in sound. It can be complex. If you have a sound card seperate from the motherboard you will need to install the drivers for sure.
2007-02-27 13:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably it isn't recognizing the sound card fully, which in turn would not allow it to recognize the speakers. Double check in device manager and make sure that your sound card is showing up as its correct make and manufacturer, model, etc.
You will need the driver for the sound card in order to install it-either look up the numbers on the sound card itself, or check if your machine came with drivers disk.
2007-02-27 13:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by wrightr2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most common issue people have after a format and reinstall.
Windows does not have the driver for your sound card included (Very few are). You will need to go to the website of the manufacturer of you PC, look up the model, and download the audio (sound card) drivers. Follow their instructions to install them. After that, Windows will see the card and you will have sound again.
2007-02-27 13:38:20 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to reinstall the sound card drivers.
Since they are NOT plug and play, you will have to find them. First go to your computer manufacture website, such as HP.
If you cant find them there, you will have to remove the cover, write down the make and model of sound card and do a search on google to find them.
2007-02-27 13:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would probably be to go online and look for audio drivers for your computer. That should fix the problem.
2007-02-27 13:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by rainthatwalks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the website for the type speakers they are and download any software or drivers you might need to run them
2007-02-27 13:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by Mystee_Rain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋