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April 11th 07, 02:16 PM
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No sound on Vista
Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in?
If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell] 
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April 11th 07, 02:28 PM
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No sound on Vista
They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device
manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:01 PM
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No sound on Vista
They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right?
(not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:20 PM
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No sound on Vista
Yes they are plugged into the case, not usb type slots.
Thanks for the help. I'll go the the web site and see what I can do. I might get back with you if I come up empty handed. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:25 PM
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No sound on Vista
In Device Maanger under Sound etc input sources are listed not output
device. In addition to checking your user's manual to be sure you have the speakers plugged into the right location, check to see if you have use a function key function to enable the external speakers. It is very possible that you have the options of internal spekers only, external speakers only or both sets of speakers and the default is internal only. "Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:48 PM
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No sound on Vista
Not USB type slots, long (about 5") and skinny about 1/2")
"Linda" wrote in message ... Yes they are plugged into the case, not usb type slots. Thanks for the help. I'll go the the web site and see what I can do. I might get back with you if I come up empty handed. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:51 PM
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No sound on Vista
Device Manager lists the AUDIO ADAPTER -- card or chip (used for both input and output).
"JW" wrote in message ... In Device Maanger under Sound etc input sources are listed not output device. In addition to checking your user's manual to be sure you have the speakers plugged into the right location, check to see if you have use a function key function to enable the external speakers. It is very possible that you have the options of internal spekers only, external speakers only or both sets of speakers and the default is internal only. "Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 03:56 PM
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No sound on Vista
Also, does the Task Bar Notification Area (far right) have a speaker icon on it?
Does the icon have a red X? If not, right click on it and choose Playback Devices and go through the options there and set your audio device line output as the default. While you are there click on the Sounds tab to test your sounds. "Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 04:11 PM
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No sound on Vista
P.S. Is this a laptop or a desktop?
"Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... Also, does the Task Bar Notification Area (far right) have a speaker icon on it? Does the icon have a red X? If not, right click on it and choose Playback Devices and go through the options there and set your audio device line output as the default. While you are there click on the Sounds tab to test your sounds. "Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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April 11th 07, 04:14 PM
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No sound on Vista
I will try all of those things. Thanks alot.
-- Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Also, does the Task Bar Notification Area (far right) have a speaker icon on it? Does the icon have a red X? If not, right click on it and choose Playback Devices and go through the options there and set your audio device line output as the default. While you are there click on the Sounds tab to test your sounds. "Cal Bear '66" wrote in message ... They are plugged into jacks mounted on the case itself, right? (not plugged into the skinny rectangular slots) I would go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have Vista drivers. If they don't have any audio drivers for your exact model, I would look at the specification for your computer and see if you can discover the audio chip manufacturer. Or look at all documentation that came with your computer. If it is a built in audio adapter, it seems odd to me that nothing shows up in Device Manager, are there any items listed under Unknown Devices? "Linda" wrote in message ... They are plugged into the back of the computer. When I went to the device manager, and clicked on sound it didn't show any exclamation point or any question about anything. Linda "Cal Bear '66" wrote: Speakers would be irrelevant. Where are they plugged in? If they are plugged into jacks built into the case, then you are using a sound device built into the motherboard. If they are plugged into an expansion card, then the audio adapter is an add in card. What does Device Manager say under Sound Video and Game Controllers (Control PanelDevice Manager? "Linda" wrote in message ... Thanks so much. I'll try to get that all figured out. I'm pretty sure that the speakers came with the computer. So I assume that would be the OEM, rather than the motherboard? Is there a way to be certain of this. Sorry that I'm not savy with the computer knowledge. "Rock" wrote: "Linda" wrote I don't have a new computer, but just upgraded to the vista. I had sound before and don't now. Any ideas Get the latest Vista compatible sound device driver and install it. Where to get that depends on the sound device. If it's a retail card go to the card manufacturer's web site. If it's an OEM setup get it from the computer OEM's web site, and if it's an on board device get it from the motherboard manufacturer's web site. -- Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]
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