how do I know what audio driver to get my computer?

Question

I have a three year old compaq presario running on windows xp, and i have NO IDEA how to get an audio driver on it. everywhere I go they tell me it's easy, but apparantly not easy enough. every time i use control panel it says "no audio device installed". am i an idiot???

Answer 1

u can try going to the compaq website, they might have the driver there

Answer 2

I assume that your audio used to work. You can try to roll back the driver under the audio device in Device Manager. Right click My Computer to get Properties and Hardware.

Another approach from the device manager is to Remove the device and reboot. When XP boots it will find the audio card and try to reinstall a driver.

One of these tricks is likely to work. If not, you may have to download a driver from the Compaq (now HP) site.

Answer 3

it really is easy,

if you hae a drivers CD dat came with the computer,
insert it & the go to device manager, then go to audio devices & select "update driver".. it will install da drivers,,,,,,,

if you dont have a drivers CD,
go to da compaq website & to download section, select drivers, &select Audio... it should b there,,
they will ask 4tha OS & versions, fill them in & download the driver. & install,,,,,

& u r not an Idiot!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

The ONLY driver you should install is on the Compaq web site.

Start at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/static_software_select?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en& and enter your PC info, and it will let you download the driver.

Follow their instructions for installing (usually just run it) and it will install the driver.

Answer 5

try typing:
dxdiag
into the run program in the start menu
it gives you alot of into related to video/audio devices
personally id take out the card and put it back in (if its not a part of the mother board)

Answer 6

Go to HP's site. Check for the latest drivers by giving your model number.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=drivers