The motherboard or sound card may burn out, but often sound problems are not caused by a malfunctioning computer. The point is in programs that turn out to be incompatible with each other or with Windows, in addition, many important points lie in the work of different types of the family of this operating system.
Recently, a large number of failures of sound devices or programs occurs due to the "upgrade" of Windows XP to 7, or the transition from the "seven" to Windows 8. A couple of years ago it was possible - to reinstall the 7th version instead of XP, now do it it is impossible, because the PC models have changed dramatically and are "stitched" only for a specific Windows.
Even when installing a newer version of XP on an old computer, there may be a problem with sound, not to mention modern Windows. New programs for which there are no drivers in the systems turn out to be incompatible.
You may have noticed that when you uninstall a program, a warning is displayed that other applications may not work. This notice is especially important to keep in mind when installing or uninstalling computer audio players, audio formatting software, and the like.
Solutions
Do not be alarmed by computer notifications that the system has not found sound devices. Indeed, a complete reinstallation of the operating system may be a last resort, but first you need to try some options.
Power users use Everest to learn more about their computer's sound card and find the correct driver for it. You can use the equally popular DriverPack Solution program, but it's better to try to find a solution yourself.
First you need to find out what device modifications are used on the computer. To do this, right-click on "My Computer", in the context menu you will find the "Device Manager" tab. By clicking on it, you will see a list of computer devices.
Select Other Devices or Sound, Video and Game Controllers. If the driver is not indicated, it means that it is not there and you need to select it either on the website of the computer manufacturer, or just search on the Internet.
In Windows 7, Device Manager can be found after clicking Properties in the Computer tab.
If you install the same operating system on different computers, do not be surprised to see the message about no sound - all computers have different built-in devices that require appropriate drivers.
It happens that when the software is updated, the functions, in particular, of the sound card, get lost. For example, the default should be automatic sound on, but after a failure, the card requires manual power on.
To check this, open the Control Panel. By the way, the view of the Panel in XP can be either categorized or classic. You will see the proposed scheme in its classic form.
After Control Panel, open: "Administrative Tools", "Services", "Windows Audio", "Properties", "Startup Type". Select "Auto", after which you will see system messages about the status of the device and the address of the Windows executable file. If none of the above helps, one thing remains - to find the driver.
Each user should know how to cope with certain computer problems. Especially if the problems concern the main components: input-output devices, the Internet and sound. What if my computer doesn't have audio devices? What can cause this phenomenon? How should the user behave to deal with the problem? There are a lot of options for the development of events. Therefore, you should either immediately contact the professionals in the service centers, or independently, by enumerating possible situations, understand what is the matter.
Drivers
This scenario is most common. Are there no audio devices on your computer? Windows XP or any other operating system - it doesn't matter which person is using it. After all, the problem does not depend on it.
Why? It's all about the drivers. This software is installed on all existing operating systems so that the computer can see the connected audio playback device. If they are not present (or they are outdated), then the audio devices will either malfunction or refuse to perform their functions altogether.
No connection
But it also happens that even after reinstalling the software, there are no audio devices. So that is not the problem at all. What other reasons might be causing the problem under study?
For example, if there is no sound reproducing device at all. Most often, this item is related to stationary computers. In other words, when the speakers are not connected to the PC. In this situation, the operating system, even after installing or updating the drivers, will show that the audio component was not found.
How to be? It's very simple: the intended audio playback device must be connected to the computer. And if the drivers have not been installed before, install them. If there is a connection, but the problem persists, you will have to look for another reason for this phenomenon.
Lack of Windows Audio
Are there no audio devices on your computer? Windows XP, like other operating systems, sometimes suffers from this problem. It's time not to panic and check if the service responsible for sound in the operating system is initially connected. If it is off, even if the speakers or headphones are properly connected, no sound will be produced.
Not a common occurrence, but it makes users think seriously. After all, few people usually pay attention to the disabled Windows Audio function. She is simply forgotten.
How to check if the "Windows Audio" option is enabled? To do this, go to "Control Panel" - "Administrative Tools" - "Services". In this window, you will need to find the studied function. Now you need to click on "Actions" - "Properties". In the window that opens, in the "Local computer" tab, in the "Startup type" parameter, set the pointer to "Auto" and save the changes. This sequence of actions is suitable for Windows XP. It is in this operating system that "Windows Audio" is disabled most often for one reason or another. Everything is ready, but the OS says "There are no audio devices"? 
Malfunction
Viruses are the main enemies of a computer's health. And they can lead to unforeseen situations. For example, disable I / O devices. Or block the sound altogether. Fortunately, this does not happen very often. But such cases cannot be called rare either.
Therefore, if there is no sound on the computer or it suddenly disappears, it is recommended to check the operating system for viruses. Curing your computer, as well as removing all potentially dangerous files will help to cope with the problem.
After cleaning and treatment, you will need to restart the operating system. Next, the "Windows Audio" service is checked. And if everything is in order there, the sound turns on. He should appear.
Connectors
Are there no audio devices? Maybe it's all about the connectors and jacks for connecting the equipment. The point is that if we are not talking about a built-in sound playback device, then, most likely, the component's connection socket is damaged. This phenomenon is especially likely on older computers.
It is recommended to take a closer look at the jack to which the speakers or headphones are connected. And try to connect the audio playback component to another connector. Next, you need to update the drivers. You can check the result. If the problem lies in damaged connectors, then after reconnecting the speakers to another socket, it will disappear.
Incompatibility
Are there no audio devices on your computer? If we are talking about new operating systems, it is likely that the problem may be an incompatibility of the connected device. This also occurs on built-in components, but much less often.
Even speakers and headphones now have what are called minimum system requirements. The computer to which the components are connected must meet the requests. Otherwise, you will not be able to get the device to work.
Particular attention should be paid to the operating system. It is not uncommon for owners of older audio devices to complain that they have no sound on Windows 10. This is normal. This OS has many incompatible devices. And the old components won't work with it. It is recommended that you either purchase a new audio playback device or reinstall the operating system.
Audio card Is a PC audio processing device. They are of two types: integrated (soldered to the motherboard) and discrete (installed separately). The first are the most common and represent two basic elements - a microcircuit and a host controller.
It often happens that the computer does not see the sound card or it does not work correctly. This problem is most often found when communicating on Skype and is inherent in both laptops and laptop computers. Let's look at the causes of this problem and try to find the best solution suitable for all OS versions, including Windows 7, 8 and 10.
Sound card malfunctions and their elimination:
Drivers
An incredibly common problem occurs with the drivers for the sound card. Based on this, the first step in restoring sound is to carefully check the presence and relevance of firewood.
To find out their status, you need to go to "". To do this, first go to "Start", then "Control Panel" and open "Hardware and Sound". After that, a window will appear in which you can find the desired item. This is the easiest and fastest way.
Next, we need the section "Sound and video devices", and if you have an audio card installed on your PC, then it should be displayed here. Based on this, there are several options for the further development of the situation:
The order in which the drivers are installed is also incredibly important. He is next:
After the operating system is loaded, we proceed to install the previously downloaded software.
No codecs on audio
If there is sound during startup of a laptop or PC, but there is no sound when you turn on audio or video, then the problem is most likely in the codecs. In this situation, it is recommended to do 2 things:
Also note that it is necessary not only to put them, but to do it correctly, that is, a complete set. To download, choose the complete set and when installing, select the "Lots of Stuff" mode.
These codecs are compatible with all OS versions, including windows 10.
Incorrect BIOS setup
If the built-in sound card does not work, be sure to check the BIOS and its settings. If the audio device is disabled, no matter how you want it, you won't be able to get it to work in Windows. However, this problem is extremely rare because this device is turned on by default.
Faulty motherboard
Another reason why the computer may not see the sound card installed in it. To check this, connect the component to another PC, if the audio card works, then the matter is in the failed motherboard.
It is quite difficult to repair it yourself without special knowledge of radio engineering, therefore it is recommended to immediately carry it for repair.
Nothing helps?
If none of the above methods helped you, then try the following:
- If before that there was sound, but now it is not, then it is likely that you have installed some kind of driver or programs that cause conflicts. In this case, it is worth trying a system restore.
- If there is a second card, connect it to the PC and install new drivers on them, be sure to remove the old ones.
- The card may be poorly seated on the motherboard or not properly connected. It is recommended to check this just in case.
- If all else fails, take a chance and reinstall Windows. After that, install the new software, and if the sound appears, then follow it when installing any program. In this case, you will immediately understand what the matter is, and you will find the culprit.
These are extreme measures, however, and can be beneficial and solve the problem.
Sound card replacement or repair
The very last thing you can do, and what's always the right thing, is to fix or replace your audio card. If her output just wheezes or she finally breaks down, then it is clear that the unit will not work correctly and reproduce good sound.
Most laptops have a built-in sound card that emits various sounds, music, and alerts through the device's speakers.
Various factors can prevent the system from detecting built-in or connected external audio devices, including improper installation and outdated sound card drivers.
Internal devices
Drivers for the internal sound card are installed with the operating system.
Sometimes, newer versions of sound card drivers can help fix any problems.
If your laptop does not recognize its internal sound card, the drivers may be corrupted or outdated.
Reinstall the drivers from the installation disc, or visit your laptop manufacturer's website for updates.
External devices
When connecting an external audio device such as a speaker set, refer to the installation instructions that come with it.
Some require drivers to be installed before connecting to a laptop, while others allow devices to connect automatically.
Try the device on another computer or laptop to see what doesn't work.
Files
Operating system files can be out of date, causing conflicts and errors when the laptop tries to connect to the audio application.
Check the Microsoft website for important system updates and install them as needed.
Restart your computer as soon as all important updates have been installed and check your applications.
Drivers may be out of date, so check for newer versions for your operating system.
Card refusal
Your laptop will not detect your audio device if the internal sound card is faulty.
The article will focus on an error when a message is displayed that there are no audio devices, although headphones or speakers are connected and work properly on other gadgets. Typically, the system does not see the audio device and there is no sound. I will show you what to do in such a situation.
The reasons for the lack of sound in Windows XP may be ( and in other systems) several, but as a rule they are all the same:
- Conflict between programs.
- Drivers are missing or unsuitable ones are installed.
- No audio playback device selected.
- The codec is not installed or there is a conflict between them.
- Sound service disabled.
- Conflict in the music player.
- The sound is muted in the settings.
I will not consider problems at the hardware level as this is a whole topic for a separate article about the lack of sound. If you are sure that you have no damage to the sound card, the audio devices are working, and the connection connector is not damaged, then proceed to fix the problem.
What to do if audio devices are missing
Connect your audio device to your computer and follow the tips below.
Check for sound after each tip.
Sound check
Go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel and go to audio device settings.
Go to the volume tab and see if the mute checkbox is ticked.
Service check
Go to the Windows XP Control Panel again, but now go to the Administration category and then to Services.
Find the Windows Audio service and check its status. It should look like the picture below. Its launch should be automatic ( you can see it in the properties). It is she who is responsible for sound and has a dependency on the RPC server service. I recommend watching it too.
Driver check
More often than not, audio devices are missing due to driver issues. Therefore, this point should be taken seriously.
Go to the properties of the My Computer shortcut, to the hardware tab, and then to the device manager.
Open the tab with audio devices and notice the highlighted line in the image. This is the name of the sound card. Also, there should not be disabled devices ( they are marked with a red cross), if any, turn them on.
Try to update the driver automatically for all audio devices.
You can also try to install the driver manually by entering the name of the sound card ( the first line in the picture above) to a search engine. It will be much more reliable this way.
Be sure to restart your computer after updating the driver.
Checking installed codecs and players
It is required to check whether any codecs are installed on the computer and if there are several of them, then you need to leave only 1 to avoid conflicts. You can also try to remove all existing codecs and download new ones. For example, K-lite. The basic version will suffice. After that, you can be sure that this is not the problem.
You can check their presence in the Add / Remove Programs window. Go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel and go to the appropriate category.
Try to find codec packs. Delete the existing one and install the new one ( link above).
The same must be done with audio players. Leave 1 ( e.g. Windows Media) if there are several of them. It is optional to update.
Device selection
Perhaps everything turned out to be much simpler and the right audio device was simply not selected. This point is also worth finding out. Go to the audio device settings again, but now to the audio tab. Try to select other devices from those present in the list. Perhaps this will solve the problem.
Enabling sound card in BIOS
There may be a situation when the board is simply turned off. It is also necessary to find an item with its name ( it can be viewed in the device manager, see the images above). If it has the "Disable" parameter set, then change the desired one to "Enable" using the "Enter" key.
I hope these tips helped. If you have any questions, write them in the comments. I answer everyone.
Does sound work after these instructions?
Millions of PC users have taken advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10. They were able to assess all the advantages and disadvantages of the new operating system, including a considerable number of errors that arose due to incompatibility of equipment with a dozen, incorrect system settings, and lack of necessary software. Sound was no exception in this regard. Windows 10 users have already received the Creators Update, and will soon receive the Full Creators Update. However, the error "Sound devices are not installed on Windows 10" continues to occur. What to do in this case and how to fix it?
Ways to solve the problem when sound devices are not installed on Windows 10
If you are faced with a message stating that sound devices are not installed and you do not know what to do on Windows 10, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following recommendations.
Method number 1. Troubleshooting
If this problem appeared on Windows 10 after an upgrade or clean installation of the operating system, you should use the standard troubleshooting tool. To do this, do the following:
- Right-click on the speaker icon (which is located in the lower right corner of the desktop on the system tray) and select "Detect problems with sound".
- A small window will appear. Click "Find Problems". And we are waiting for the verification to complete.
- The wizard will detect problems and notify you about them. Choosing options for action. Often, this is the "Apply this fix" option.
- After fixing the problem, it is worth restarting your computer.
Method number 2. Device update
If the device stops playing sound after installing the update for Windows 10, the drivers may have crashed. To correct this situation, you need to do the following:
- Right-click on the "Start" icon and select "Device Manager".
- A new window will open. Select "Sound devices" from the list and find "Device with support for High Definition Audio".
- Click on the element with the right mouse button and select "Update driver". We select search on a PC (if drivers are loaded) or automatic on the network (in this case, the system can install its own driver from Microsoft).
After updating the software, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
Method number 3. Clean install of software
On the net you can find a dozen sites that offer to download sound drivers. However, it is worth downloading the software ONLY from the official websites of the developers of motherboards or sound cards. Moreover, the drivers are distributed free of charge and the point is only in the security of the system.
Therefore, we find the driver for the sound on the website. We select the version and bitness of Windows. Once downloaded, you can install them. To do this, you can select the option as with an update or double-click to start the software and follow the prompts of the installer wizard.
IMPORTANT! If the drivers are not suitable for Windows 10, you can install them in compatibility mode.
Method number 4. Configuring audio playback options
If the methods of how to install the software to the sound card did not help to solve the problem, it is worthwhile to perform the correct adjustment of the sound parameters. To do this, do the following:
- Go to the "Control Panel" and select "Sound".
- A small window will appear. From the list, select the device that is responsible for playing sound. Click on it with the right mouse button and select "Properties".
- Another window will open. Go to the "Improvements" tab. Here we put the mark "Disable all improvements." Click "Apply".
- After making these changes, you need to restart your PC and check the result.
In the case when the above methods did not help to solve the problem, it is worth checking the correct connection of the sound device itself to the PC and make sure it is working.
Audio card Is a PC audio processing device. They are of two types: integrated (soldered to the motherboard) and discrete (installed separately). The first are the most common and represent two basic elements - a microcircuit and a host controller.
It often happens that the computer does not see the sound card or it does not work correctly. This problem is most often found when communicating on Skype and is inherent in both laptops and laptop computers. Let's look at the causes of this problem and try to find the best solution suitable for all OS versions, including Windows 7, 8 and 10.
Sound card malfunctions and their elimination:
Drivers
An incredibly common problem occurs with the drivers for the sound card. Based on this, the first step in restoring sound is to carefully check the presence and relevance of firewood.
To find out their status, you need to go to "". To do this, first go to "Start", then "Control Panel" and open "Hardware and Sound". After that, a window will appear in which you can find the desired item. This is the easiest and fastest way.
Next, we need the section "Sound and video devices", and if you have an audio card installed on your PC, then it should be displayed here. Based on this, there are several options for the further development of the situation:
The order in which the drivers are installed is also incredibly important. He is next:
After the operating system is loaded, we proceed to install the previously downloaded software.
No codecs on audio
If there is sound during startup of a laptop or PC, but there is no sound when you turn on audio or video, then the problem is most likely in the codecs. In this situation, it is recommended to do 2 things:
Also note that it is necessary not only to put them, but to do it correctly, that is, a complete set. To download, choose the complete set and when installing, select the "Lots of Stuff" mode.
These codecs are compatible with all OS versions, including windows 10.
Incorrect BIOS setup
If the built-in sound card does not work, be sure to check the BIOS and its settings. If the audio device is disabled, no matter how you want it, you won't be able to get it to work in Windows. However, this problem is extremely rare because this device is turned on by default.
Faulty motherboard
Another reason why the computer may not see the sound card installed in it. To check this, connect the component to another PC, if the audio card works, then the matter is in the failed motherboard.
It is quite difficult to repair it yourself without special knowledge of radio engineering, therefore it is recommended to immediately carry it for repair.
Nothing helps?
If none of the above methods helped you, then try the following:
- If before that there was sound, but now it is not, then it is likely that you have installed some kind of driver or programs that cause conflicts. In this case, it is worth trying a system restore.
- If there is a second card, connect it to the PC and install new drivers on them, be sure to remove the old ones.
- The card may be poorly seated on the motherboard or not properly connected. It is recommended to check this just in case.
- If all else fails, take a chance and reinstall Windows. After that, install the new software, and if the sound appears, then follow it when installing any program. In this case, you will immediately understand what the matter is, and you will find the culprit.
These are extreme measures, however, and can be beneficial and solve the problem.
Sound card replacement or repair
The very last thing you can do, and what's always the right thing, is to fix or replace your audio card. If her output just wheezes or she finally breaks down, then it is clear that the unit will not work correctly and reproduce good sound.
If the sound card driver is installed properly, then in its name in the device manager you will definitely find a prefix indicating the supplier of the sound processor. For example, sound cards from Realtek are named in the task manager “ Realtek High Definition Audio". In our case, there is no such prefix. Usually this situation occurs due to downloaded drivers in place with Windows 10 updates that the system did not install correctly or the sound card does not support them.
Installing drivers from official sources will help solve this problem.
In the next chapter, we will look at examples of installing drivers on a laptop and desktop computer. We hope this chapter will answer our readers why the sound doesn't work after updating Windows 10.
Clean installation of drivers on a sound card
Windows 10 may not always find drivers automatically for new laptop and desktop sound cards. Also, a dozen may incorrectly install the drivers downloaded to it from Windows Update. Therefore, in this example, we will show how to install new drivers for a desktop computer and laptop from scratch.
For the example with a desktop computer, we will use a PC that is based on a motherboard. MSI A88X-G43... This motherboard has a sound card based on a chip Realtek ALC892... You can download the driver for this chip on the official website of the motherboard manufacturer www.msi.com. In our case, the driver is a 64-bit version for Windows 10 64 bit. After downloading the driver installer, launch it.
Installing a driver from Realtek is very simple and comes down to a few clicks of the Next> button.
After installation, the installer will offer to restart the computer, which we will do.
After restarting the PC, the icon will appear in the notification bar.
Using this icon, you can get to " Realtek HD Manager», Where you can fine-tune the sound card.
Installing the driver on a laptop is almost identical to the first example. For example, we will use a laptop Acer Aspire V3-372... This laptop is also equipped with a sound chip from Realtek. You can download the driver for this notebook at www.acer.com/ac/ru/GB/content/drivers. After loading, we will also launch it, as in the first example.
After running the installer, we will see the same window as in the first example. The process of installing a laptop driver in our case is identical with a stationary computer. If the sound stops working on chips not covered in this chapter, then the principle of installing the driver on them is as similar as possible to the examples considered.
For a stationary PC and laptop, such methods of solving the problem can help when lost sound:
- If your PC has lost sound through the fault of the driver, then quite often this problem can be solved complete driver reinstallation.
- When searching driver for an old PC, the user often encounters a situation where his no for Windows 10... Many manufacturers often abandon old PCs and do not update drivers for them, so they are not available for new operating systems. In this situation, you can help drivers designed for Windows 7 and 8... The only thing to pay attention to in this case is the bitness of the OS for which this driver is intended.
- If you downloaded or found on disk very old driver, then it cannot be installed, since it does not have Windows 10 support. In this situation, it can help running the driver installer in OS compatibility mode for which it is intended.
Fixing playback device settings in Windows 10
There are many options in Windows 10 that will improve your audio performance. But if your PC is already old enough, it may sound chasm, just because of these improvements. To fix the problem when the sound drops out, these improvements must be disabled... To do this, go to the snap " Sound», Which is located on the control panel. You can quickly open this snap-in using the program " Execute"By typing the command mmsys.cpl in it
In the window that opens, find the default audio playback device and right-click on it. In the context menu that appears, go to the properties of this device. The playback device can be either speakers or headphones. In the opened properties of the device, open the tab " Improvements».
On this tab, we are interested in a checkbox named “ Disabling all sound effects". We need to enable this checkbox and click the Apply button to save the settings. After making these settings, check your speakers and speakers for sound.
Back in Windows 10, users can observe hoarse sound in headphones or automatic volume reduction... This is also due to the options, which in this case should improve the quality of communication when talking through a PC. Disable these settings can be done through the same add-on in the control panel " Sound". Therefore, let's open this add-on control panel and go to the tab " Connection».
On this tab you need to select the radio button " No action required»And confirm saving this setting with the Apply button. After making these adjustments, the playback quality should improve.
Summing up
In this article, we tried to outline all the ways to solve problems when the sound stopped working in Windows 10. In addition to software problems with sound playback, the user may still encounter faulty headphones and multimedia speakers... It is quite simple to check this malfunction by taking working speakers or headphones from another PC.
Also incorrect connection of headphones and speakers to the front and rear panels may be due to when the sound stopped working. It is also quite common for the sound to stop working when connected to the front panel. This is usually due to incorrect connection of the front panel to the motherboard or incorrect wiring of the front panel... We hope this article will help you solve the problem when there is no sound in Windows 10, and you can normally listen to your favorite song or watch a new movie.
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Most laptops have a built-in sound card that emits various sounds, music, and alerts through the device's speakers.
Various factors can prevent the system from detecting built-in or connected external audio devices, including improper installation and outdated sound card drivers.
Internal devices
Drivers for the internal sound card are installed with the operating system.
Sometimes, newer versions of sound card drivers can help fix any problems.
If your laptop does not recognize its internal sound card, the drivers may be corrupted or outdated.
Reinstall the drivers from the installation disc, or visit your laptop manufacturer's website for updates.
External devices
When connecting an external audio device such as a speaker set, refer to the installation instructions that come with it.
Some require drivers to be installed before connecting to a laptop, while others allow devices to connect automatically.
Try the device on another computer or laptop to see what doesn't work.
Files
Operating system files can be out of date, causing conflicts and errors when the laptop tries to connect to the audio application.
Check the Microsoft website for important system updates and install them as needed.
Restart your computer as soon as all important updates have been installed and check your applications.
Drivers may be out of date, so check for newer versions for your operating system.
Card refusal
Your laptop will not detect your audio device if the internal sound card is faulty.
The laptop card is built into the motherboard, so replacing a defective one includes replacing the motherboard.
This is an expensive investment that can be covered if your machine is under warranty.
Each user should know how to cope with certain computer problems. Especially if the problems concern the main components: input-output devices, the Internet and sound. What if my computer doesn't have audio devices? What can cause this phenomenon? How should the user behave to deal with the problem? There are a lot of options for the development of events. Therefore, you should either immediately contact the professionals in the service centers, or independently, by enumerating possible situations, understand what is the matter.
Drivers
This scenario is most common. Are there no audio devices on your computer? Windows XP or any other operating system - it doesn't matter which person is using it. After all, the problem does not depend on it.
Why? It's all about the drivers. This software is installed on all existing operating systems so that the computer can see the connected audio playback device. If they are not present (or they are outdated), then the audio devices will either malfunction or refuse to perform their functions altogether.
No connection
But it also happens that even after reinstalling the software, there are no audio devices. So that is not the problem at all. What other reasons might be causing the problem under study?
For example, if there is no sound reproducing device at all. Most often, this item is related to stationary computers. In other words, when the speakers are not connected to the PC. In this situation, the operating system, even after installing or updating the drivers, will show that the audio component was not found. 
How to be? It's very simple: the intended audio playback device must be connected to the computer. And if the drivers have not been installed before, install them. If there is a connection, but the problem persists, you will have to look for another reason for this phenomenon.
Lack of Windows Audio
Are there no audio devices on your computer? Windows XP, like other operating systems, sometimes suffers from this problem. It's time not to panic and check if the service responsible for sound in the operating system is initially connected. If it is off, even if the speakers or headphones are properly connected, no sound will be produced.
Not a common occurrence, but it makes users think seriously. After all, few people usually pay attention to the disabled Windows Audio function. She is simply forgotten.
How to check if the "Windows Audio" option is enabled? To do this, go to "Control Panel" - "Administrative Tools" - "Services". In this window, you will need to find the studied function. Now you need to click on "Actions" - "Properties". In the window that opens, in the "Local computer" tab, in the "Startup type" parameter, set the pointer to "Auto" and save the changes. This sequence of actions is suitable for Windows XP. It is in this operating system that "Windows Audio" is disabled most often for one reason or another. Everything is ready, but the OS says "There are no audio devices"?
Malfunction
It may also be that this problem appears due to a malfunction or speakers (headphones). This case is not so easy to detect. Especially when it comes to computer hardware.
If faulty equipment is found, it will have to be replaced. After that, the installation of drivers for the connected audio playback devices is carried out. And if the cause of the error under study is precisely the malfunction of any components, the problem will disappear.
Viruses
There are no audio devices on the computer (XP, "Seven" or any other operating system can give you such a nuisance), but all the equipment is in good condition? The next scenario, which is far from the rarest, is the infection of the operating system.
Viruses are the main enemies of a computer's health. And they can lead to unforeseen situations. For example, disable I / O devices. Or block the sound altogether. Fortunately, this does not happen very often. But such cases cannot be called rare either.
Therefore, if there is no sound on the computer or it suddenly disappears, it is recommended to check the operating system for viruses. Curing your computer, as well as removing all potentially dangerous files will help to cope with the problem.
After cleaning and treatment, you will need to restart the operating system. Next, the "Windows Audio" service is checked. And if everything is in order there, the sound turns on. He should appear.
Connectors
Are there no audio devices? Maybe it's all about the connectors and jacks for connecting the equipment. The point is that if we are not talking about a built-in sound playback device, then, most likely, the component's connection socket is damaged. This phenomenon is especially likely on older computers.
It is recommended to take a closer look at the jack to which the speakers or headphones are connected. And try to connect the audio playback component to another connector. Next, you need to update the drivers. You can check the result. If the problem lies in damaged connectors, then after reconnecting the speakers to another socket, it will disappear.
Incompatibility
Are there no audio devices on your computer? If we are talking about new operating systems, it is likely that the problem may be an incompatibility of the connected device. This also occurs on built-in components, but much less often.
Even speakers and headphones now have what are called minimum system requirements. The computer to which the components are connected must meet the requests. Otherwise, you will not be able to get the device to work.
Particular attention should be paid to the operating system. It is not uncommon for owners of older audio devices to complain that they have no sound on Windows 10. This is normal. This OS has many incompatible devices. And the old components won't work with it. It is recommended that you either purchase a new audio playback device or reinstall the operating system.
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