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No Sound
While trying to uninstall Comodo, I had an error and the computer froze.
I shut it off and it wouldn't boot - not even in Safe Mode. So I used ERUNT to fix the Registry from a command prompt. Unfortunately, the latest ERUNT file was corrupted - so I had to go back about a week. The computer then booted, but I found many changes in some of my data and settings. Also, I cannot get the sound to work. I again used ERUNT from Windows with the same backup I used from the command prompt. All indications on the computer indicate that the sound is working. But when I try to test the speakers and microphone, I get a message which says there is no sound. I have uninstalled the two sound items in Device Manager and used find hardware to reinstall them. I even reinstalled the drivers. Device Manager says there is no problem with the sound items and they say they are working properly. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. |
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Hi, Learner.
What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. Well, how about which Windows version you are using? Yes, I know this is a Vista newsgroup, but there are several flavors of Vista (Home Basic, Ultimate, etc.; 32-bit and 64-bit; SP2, SP1 and RTM...) And we do get plenty of Win7 users here, since MS has chosen to not provide any Win7 newsgroups. Also, this may well be a hardware problem, so please give at least a minimal description of your computer: Desktop or laptop? Make and model - of the motherboard/CPU/video and sound cards, if you built it yourself? Basic stuff like that would be a big help to anybody trying to help you. I'm not familiar with Comodo, although I've heard it mentioned. HOW were you trying to uninstall it? From Control Panel | Programs and Features? What kind of "an error" did you see? You've told us a lot about what you tried, but what we really need is a clear description of the actual problem. It seems you have tried so many fixes that your original problem may not be your only problem anymore. Your best approach may be to backup everything you can and then re-install Windows. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64 "The Learner" wrote in message ... While trying to uninstall Comodo, I had an error and the computer froze. I shut it off and it wouldn't boot - not even in Safe Mode. So I used ERUNT to fix the Registry from a command prompt. Unfortunately, the latest ERUNT file was corrupted - so I had to go back about a week. The computer then booted, but I found many changes in some of my data and settings. Also, I cannot get the sound to work. I again used ERUNT from Windows with the same backup I used from the command prompt. All indications on the computer indicate that the sound is working. But when I try to test the speakers and microphone, I get a message which says there is no sound. I have uninstalled the two sound items in Device Manager and used find hardware to reinstall them. I even reinstalled the drivers. Device Manager says there is no problem with the sound items and they say they are working properly. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. |
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No Sound
On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:00:15 -0500, "R. C. White"
wrote: Hi, Learner. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. Well, how about which Windows version you are using? Windows Home Premium 32 bit SP-2 Yes, I know this is a Vista newsgroup, but there are several flavors of Vista (Home Basic, Ultimate, etc.; 32-bit and 64-bit; SP2, SP1 and RTM...) And we do get plenty of Win7 users here, since MS has chosen to not provide any Win7 newsgroups. Also, this may well be a hardware problem, so please give at least a minimal description of your computer: Desktop or laptop? Laptop - HP Make and model - of the motherboard/CPU/video and sound cards, if you built it yourself? Don't know Basic stuff like that would be a big help to anybody trying to help you. I'm not familiar with Comodo, although I've heard it mentioned. HOW were you trying to uninstall it? From Control Panel | Programs and Features? Yes What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me You've told us a lot about what you tried, but what we really need is a clear description of the actual problem. It seems you have tried so many fixes that your original problem may not be your only problem anymore. Your best approach may be to backup everything you can and then re-install Windows. This is not an option.............. Thanks for any help you can give me. RC |
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No Sound
Thanks, but there's no way I can re-read the error message. I just found
out that it also placed many unsigned system files on my PC. I have a real problem. On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:50:34 -0500, "R. C. White" wrote: HI, Learner. OK. Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/SP2. On an anonymous HP Laptop. What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me "Indecipherable by me" is why we always ask for the exact text of the message, not a paraphrase. It's probably also indecipherable by me; I'm an accountant, not a techie. But plenty of techies do read these newsgroups and those "indecipherable" messages mean A LOT to them. By now, I suppose the message is gone - or can you try to see it again? If you can read the Event Logs, you may be able to find clues there. At this point, your best bet might be to start a new thread. Other readers who see that this thread has apparently already had a couple of responses might skip to the next one. Put all that basic information in your FIRST post. Include as much of the error message as you can, either from the screen or from the log. All that "indecipherable" stuff is code that many readers here can decipher and point you in the right direction. Good luck! RC |
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Thanks, but there's no way I can re-read the error message. I just found
out that it also placed many unsigned system files on my PC. I have a real problem. On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:50:34 -0500, "R. C. White" wrote: HI, Learner. OK. Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/SP2. On an anonymous HP Laptop. What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me "Indecipherable by me" is why we always ask for the exact text of the message, not a paraphrase. It's probably also indecipherable by me; I'm an accountant, not a techie. But plenty of techies do read these newsgroups and those "indecipherable" messages mean A LOT to them. By now, I suppose the message is gone - or can you try to see it again? If you can read the Event Logs, you may be able to find clues there. At this point, your best bet might be to start a new thread. Other readers who see that this thread has apparently already had a couple of responses might skip to the next one. Put all that basic information in your FIRST post. Include as much of the error message as you can, either from the screen or from the log. All that "indecipherable" stuff is code that many readers here can decipher and point you in the right direction. Good luck! RC |
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No Sound
HI, Learner.
OK. Vista Home Premium 32-bit w/SP2. On an anonymous HP Laptop. What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me "Indecipherable by me" is why we always ask for the exact text of the message, not a paraphrase. It's probably also indecipherable by me; I'm an accountant, not a techie. But plenty of techies do read these newsgroups and those "indecipherable" messages mean A LOT to them. By now, I suppose the message is gone - or can you try to see it again? If you can read the Event Logs, you may be able to find clues there. At this point, your best bet might be to start a new thread. Other readers who see that this thread has apparently already had a couple of responses might skip to the next one. Put all that basic information in your FIRST post. Include as much of the error message as you can, either from the screen or from the log. All that "indecipherable" stuff is code that many readers here can decipher and point you in the right direction. Good luck! RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64 "The Learner" wrote in message ... On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:00:15 -0500, "R. C. White" wrote: Hi, Learner. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. Well, how about which Windows version you are using? Windows Home Premium 32 bit SP-2 Yes, I know this is a Vista newsgroup, but there are several flavors of Vista (Home Basic, Ultimate, etc.; 32-bit and 64-bit; SP2, SP1 and RTM...) And we do get plenty of Win7 users here, since MS has chosen to not provide any Win7 newsgroups. Also, this may well be a hardware problem, so please give at least a minimal description of your computer: Desktop or laptop? Laptop - HP Make and model - of the motherboard/CPU/video and sound cards, if you built it yourself? Don't know Basic stuff like that would be a big help to anybody trying to help you. I'm not familiar with Comodo, although I've heard it mentioned. HOW were you trying to uninstall it? From Control Panel | Programs and Features? Yes What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me You've told us a lot about what you tried, but what we really need is a clear description of the actual problem. It seems you have tried so many fixes that your original problem may not be your only problem anymore. Your best approach may be to backup everything you can and then re-install Windows. This is not an option.............. Thanks for any help you can give me. RC |
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On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:00:15 -0500, "R. C. White"
wrote: Hi, Learner. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. Well, how about which Windows version you are using? Windows Home Premium 32 bit SP-2 Yes, I know this is a Vista newsgroup, but there are several flavors of Vista (Home Basic, Ultimate, etc.; 32-bit and 64-bit; SP2, SP1 and RTM...) And we do get plenty of Win7 users here, since MS has chosen to not provide any Win7 newsgroups. Also, this may well be a hardware problem, so please give at least a minimal description of your computer: Desktop or laptop? Laptop - HP Make and model - of the motherboard/CPU/video and sound cards, if you built it yourself? Don't know Basic stuff like that would be a big help to anybody trying to help you. I'm not familiar with Comodo, although I've heard it mentioned. HOW were you trying to uninstall it? From Control Panel | Programs and Features? Yes What kind of "an error" did you see? It was an error message which was indecipherable by me You've told us a lot about what you tried, but what we really need is a clear description of the actual problem. It seems you have tried so many fixes that your original problem may not be your only problem anymore. Your best approach may be to backup everything you can and then re-install Windows. This is not an option.............. Thanks for any help you can give me. RC |
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No Sound
Hi, Learner. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. Well, how about which Windows version you are using? Yes, I know this is a Vista newsgroup, but there are several flavors of Vista (Home Basic, Ultimate, etc.; 32-bit and 64-bit; SP2, SP1 and RTM...) And we do get plenty of Win7 users here, since MS has chosen to not provide any Win7 newsgroups. Also, this may well be a hardware problem, so please give at least a minimal description of your computer: Desktop or laptop? Make and model - of the motherboard/CPU/video and sound cards, if you built it yourself? Basic stuff like that would be a big help to anybody trying to help you. I'm not familiar with Comodo, although I've heard it mentioned. HOW were you trying to uninstall it? From Control Panel | Programs and Features? What kind of "an error" did you see? You've told us a lot about what you tried, but what we really need is a clear description of the actual problem. It seems you have tried so many fixes that your original problem may not be your only problem anymore. Your best approach may be to backup everything you can and then re-install Windows. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64 "The Learner" wrote in message ... While trying to uninstall Comodo, I had an error and the computer froze. I shut it off and it wouldn't boot - not even in Safe Mode. So I used ERUNT to fix the Registry from a command prompt. Unfortunately, the latest ERUNT file was corrupted - so I had to go back about a week. The computer then booted, but I found many changes in some of my data and settings. Also, I cannot get the sound to work. I again used ERUNT from Windows with the same backup I used from the command prompt. All indications on the computer indicate that the sound is working. But when I try to test the speakers and microphone, I get a message which says there is no sound. I have uninstalled the two sound items in Device Manager and used find hardware to reinstall them. I even reinstalled the drivers. Device Manager says there is no problem with the sound items and they say they are working properly. What else can I try? I apologize if I left out any information. If so, just ask. Thank you. |