Sometimes, after installing MS updates or other apps, I lose my sound.
The only way I get it back is to use System Restore to a point where the
sound worked. However, then I don't have the updates or apps. This
tells me that it's a software problem with Vista - not a hardware
problem. Now, I am about 11 MS updates behind - and no sound. Also, the
System Restore doesn't work anymore (I no longer have a Restore point
where the sound worked). I've Googled and have found that many people
have similar problems with their HP laptops. I am using Vista, SP-2. I
am now going to ionstall the updates since I can't go back to get the
sound. I've checked in Device Manager (no problem) and made sure I'm
using the most recent signed driver. I can't find any text indication
that I have a problem but when I go to Playback Options and try the sound
Test, I get a message which says the sound didn't play. Hope I included
all the relevant information. If not, please tell me. I've tried
everything I know of. I have a full backup of my hard drive - but don't
see how that can help. Perhaps one of you can help me or point me in the
right direction. I don't know where to go from here.