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no sound: says 'no device'

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Dstu, 2004/07/24.

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  1. 2004/07/24
    Dstu

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    I had sound but it is disabled now and for some reason it says there is no device, do I have to reinstall windos xp and will i lose all my settings? Also when I boot up computer I get my sign on page but the icons are different and all the icons are missing when u go to change it. What should I do?
    thanx
    dave
     
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    Dstu - Welcome to the Board :)

    Have you tried a System Restore to a date prior to your problems?

    Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
     
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    Dstu

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    no sound/restore

    pete,
    thank you for your reply but the restore fuction will not complete, i have tried dates from may , june and july but all come back with the statement that it cannot complete the restore function. what is my next move
    thanx dave :confused: :(
     
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    I'm going out right now to give mouth to mouth to a dying Win 98 m/c - in the meantime no harm in running System File Checker ....

    Start > Run > type in sfc /scannow > OK - note the space and have your XP install CD handy.

    SFC will run and exit without any indication of which files, if any have been replaced. To see this info right click My Computer > Manage > Event Viewer > System if you are interested.
     
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    Dstu

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    no sound

    i ran the sfc /scannow and there is no change, is there a way i can do a repair on the xp with the disc? I really dont want to lose any of my info if absolutely possible
     
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    Yes - follow the steps outlined here
     
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