What's with my 'Sound Recorder', I mean, how do I fix it?

Question

I use to be able to use the 'sound recorder' thing you get on most computers, (you find it when you go to all programs, accessories, and then entertainment) to record sound that you listen to from the computer, like the internet, like songs and stuff... But the other day I bought a new webcam... And when I try to use the sound recorder now, it either records sounds that are not from the computer, (like someone talking, like me) or nothing... I can't get it to record stuff off the computer anymore. I know there's a way I can get it back... But I don't know the way lol... I tried unplugging the webcam, but that doesn't change anything. I know it has something to do with the webcam... Or maybe it doesn't... Does anyone know how to fix the sound recorder or change it so it goes back to what it was doing before? (recording sounds off the computer)

Answer 1

Right click on the speaker icon in your task bar at the bottom right and choose "open volume controls". Then follow the yellow brick road. There are several tabs there that will let you turn on or off stuff. You may find something got turned off (no ck mark in the square) that needs turned back on. I had a similar problem when I installed a TV card, but it was a simple problem to fix. I have since installed a Creative sound blaster card and now use it to set everything up. So if you are just using the built in sound on the MOBO, the info above should get you fixed.