How to reinstall the sound driver (?) on my computer

15 years ago

In an effort to add some more space, I was removing unused programs and accidentally removed the sound driver (or whatever its proper term is), I think. At any rate, I don't have the little speaker icon on the lower RH of the screen and when I go to Sounds on the control panel there is no audio device and no way apparently to add one. The end result, there's no sound coming from the computer speaker or from additional speakers.

Can you tell me how to readd that software? I have Windows XP.

Thanks much,

Jeff

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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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15 years ago
in the Recycle Bin - the program isn't there. Would reinstalling Siverlight (I had removed it, too) help at all?

Thank you again.
zep516
15 years ago
Jeff,

Try a System Restore first.

Click Start,> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools, when System tools window opens choose System Restore
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owbist
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You do not mention a make and model?

Go to the manufacturers site and search for updated drivers being sure you use the correct model of computer.

Once you download and save your audio drivers
click Start
click Control panel
click Device manager
in the new window look down the left side for the audio
click the small arrow beside "Sound, video and game controllers" to drop down the files
RIGHT click on the appropriate file then
click Properties
in the new window click the Drivers tab
click "update driver...."

A new window will appear, follow along. It will offer to search for the drivers you downloaded but will probably offer you the chance to point to where you saved the file.

Not sure but you may be told to reboot to complete.
genes
15 years ago
In future, you should be very careful when deleting things..if you do not know exactly what the program/utility is and exactly what it does, dont mess with it...you could end up with a non-functioning computer
cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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15 years ago
Zep,

I'll try that if the reinstallation effort I'm now attempting doesn't work.

Ow,

Of course that would make all the difference, wouldn't it? It's a Lenovo/IBM X200. It was the 'Audio' file and I hope this works.

Genes,

Truer words have rarely been spoken. In my defense, I knew that but I had also had several shots of good tequila (El Jimador); you may very well guess with complete accuracy how that activates the execrably-amateur IT guy in me.
zep516
15 years ago
Ok,

Don't forget to check the Device Manger too, the sound device is located there. You can right click on it choose uninstall then reboot and windows will look for it and attempt to reinstall it. This works about 50% of the time.

In the device manger look under, Sound , Audio, game controllers. Click the + or arrow to the left of the listing to expand the list. Your sound device should be the first one listed. Probably realtec or something like that.

If needed please see link for entering the device manger in xp..

Here is a link that might be useful: device manger
cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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15 years ago
Zep and all,

The wee speaker in the corner's back and Itunes is audible. I'm going to try some Web radio....yes, KSDS is coming through loud and clear.

Thank you all again.

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