I don't get any Windows XP sounds

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:26 am

Today, my Windows XP sounds aren't working anymore, such as the start up and shut down sound. The only thing that seemed to mess it up was when I had to end task the Windows Explorer, since it crashed on me. After that, my problem appeared. When I go to the "Sounds and Audio Devices" settings, the play button under the "Sound" tab are grayed out. However, when I play videos or songs, I do get sound. I tried re-installing using the latest drivers and that didn't do anything. I also did a System Restore and that didn't work too. So here I'am, needing some help.

Onboard sound: C-Media Wave Device

Exact same problem as this person.

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:30 am

in the sound settings did you choose a sound for an action? as if no sound is set the play button will obviosly be greyed out.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:34 am

I think I've heard of the issue before.. but I don't know what causes it. Make sure the hardware acceleration slider for your device is set to emulated first, and back to full acceleration. It "might" work.

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:53 am

@franpa: Yes, the sounds are selected for those actions. I didn't change any of the sounds at all.

@Deathlike2: Thanks for the tip, but it didn't work.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:58 am

http://www.webmasterworld.com/microsoft ... 105193.htm

Sounds like XP might be fucked up...

The only thing I can think of is try to check if the sound card's service is enabled... Control Panel->Adminstrative Tools->Services...

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:01 am

that link requires you to sign up deathlike 2.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:09 am

franpa wrote:that link requires you to sign up deathlike 2.

No, it does not.

http://forums.techguy.org/windows-nt-20 ... rking.html

Ah, this is probably related.. and might have the answer you seek snkcube.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Where did my Sounds go?
Restore System Sound: This generally happens when the Windows Audio Service does not stay started. This edit resolves the issue.

snkcube · Post by **snkcube** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:05 am

Oh my god....THANK YOU DEATHLIKE! YOU FUCKING SAVED MY LIFE.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:24 am

Google ftw.

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:28 am

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/ ... tled-5.png

it askes to login which requires registering.

adventure_of_link · Post by **adventure_of_link** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:36 am

Franpa:

1. Snkcube had his problem resolved, therefore IMO this should be closed.
2. That is too small of a screenshot, I can hardly read it
and 3. try cleaning your cookies.