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Windows Vista No sound on start up or internet explorer with Vista

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by sschock, 2009/06/14.

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    sschock

    sschock Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have Windows Vista and lost my sound on start up and program sounds and internet explorer for about 2 weeks now.. The sound works perfectly in media programs. I have done a system restore but could not go back far enough..I have checked my sound settings and speakers. I have updated drivers...I do not know what else to try ..sschock
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Is Windows Audio service up, and running, set to automatic start?
     

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    sschock Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks but where do I find windows audio service on the computer?
     
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    Right-click Computer, select Manage, go to Services and Apps, select Services.
     
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    It is set for automatic.. Any other ideas??
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    You said, sound on Windows startup is gone. Same story with other Windows sounds?
    How exactly did you update sound drivers?
     
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    I have sound in media programs that play music and movies. No sound in internet explorer.. I have checked sounds on startup... Everything was working perfectly fine until probably two weeks ago. I uninstalled the sound drivers and then went to Dells sight and downloaded the driver. I did a system restore as far back as I could go which was only 1 week.. I am so frustrated and if nothing else will put the computer back to the factory settings and start over installing everything again.. Any other ideas?? Thanks for your help..sschock
     
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    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Instead of reinstalling pain, if I were you, I'd buy cheap sound card (~$15), and see, if it works.
     
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    Yes, that is probably the next step and easier than reinstalling if it works..
     
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    Keep us posted...
     

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