No audio sound from my computer?

Question

I am using windows XP, Everything was fine but one morning when i woke up the movies i have would'nt play sound. Now nothing plays not even boot up, do i need a new sound card?
I have been in control panel and everything with sound is all working fine. I even go to Device Manager to check if there is any yellow question marks anywhere (particularly the sound) to make sure it is enabled. What annoys me most is that when I go to volume control , I get this message " there are no active mixer devices available.To install mixer devices , go to control panel ,click printers and other hardware , and then click add hardware.The program will now close" .

What do I have to do to get it back?

Answer 1

-first check if the sound isn't muted
click on start > control panel(classic view) > sound and audio devices
In the sound properties panel that opens, see if the box in front of Mute is checked.

Uncheck it if it is checked, press apply, press ok.
-If you are using windows xp, you can use the system restore option in system tools to restore your computer to an earlier restore point, restore at the date when the speakers were working properly. That should solve the problem.

-If you are unable to restore them , then check if there is any sound on the pc
start > control panel > sound and audio devices
click on sounds tab
At the bottom choose a program event, and it will display a drop down menu under sounds. If you click on it many default sounds will be listed, choose one and click on the play button, you should hear a sound. if you do not listen any sound here then you have to reinstall the sound card drivers

-Click on control panel > System > hardware > device manager.
It will show you all the hardware. If the sound card's driver shows yellow question mark then it means it is not installed properly. Press on "+" sign to expand, right click on the driver that has a yellow question mark and select properties. Click on update driver and insert the driver CD in cd drive. This will re-install the sound card's driver
-click on start > run
type dxdiag
press ok
directX diagnostic tool opens
click on sound tab
note down the name of the device

-use everest free Home Edition to detect the sound card

http://www.filehippo.com/download_everest_home/

Once you find the name of manufacturer of the sound card and the product ID then you can do a google search to get its drivers for your version of windows. Download and install the proper drivers

Answer 2

seek for the sound / audio gadget icon interior the administration panel. click it. there will be an decision for exhibiting icon on the laptop. substantial: verify iin the sound residences if any supplies is became of or is muted. unmute it and you may get the sound. restart your gadget hear for the abode windows xp login sound. if won't be able to hear it verify on top of issues panel if the sound icon is muted. repeat the proedure carefully 2 or three times and slowly. dont panic or hurry. that's how the subject doesnt get observed. if this additionally doesnt sparkling up your difficulty then please seek the corporation website that outfitted your sound card. verify for updates and set up them., restart and your workstation has audio on it now........

Answer 3

Go to systems hardware device manager right click on you sound card updated it, I f do not work uninstalled & re-installed again

Answer 4

I'm not sure. Try using the Help and Support Center in the start menu to answer your question.

Answer 5

You may need to get a driver for your sound card or you may have fried it and need a new one.