A modern computer is difficult to submit without the possibility of playing video and audio. Therefore, the situation when when you try to view your favorite movie or listen to the lying audio recording there is no sound, very unpleasant. And when trying to find out the reasons for troubleshooting in Windows XP, the user encounters a depressing message "Audio Audio" in the Sound and Audio Device Properties window. What to do in this case?
Causes of lack of sound in Windows XP
Factors, due to which in Windows XP, a message appears about the absence of audio devices, may be several. To resolve the problem, you need to check their presence, until the problem is eliminated.Cause 1: Problems with AUDIDORYER
In most cases, the problems with the audio driver are the cause of sound problems on the computer. Therefore, in the case of their occurrence, first of all it is necessary to check their presence and correctness of the installation of the audio driver. This is done as follows:
- Open Device Manager. It is the easiest way to call it - through the program startup window, which opens by the "Run" link in the Start menu or using the Win + R keys menu. In the start row, you must enter the devmgmt.msc command.
- In the dispatcher window, expand the branch of the audio devices.
The list of displayed drivers should not be devices that have any marks in the form of an exclamation mark, a cross, a question mark, and the like. If such marks are available, you must reinstall or update the drivers. It is possible that the device is simply disabled, in this case, it should be turned on.
To do this, it is enough with a PCM to call the context menu and there to choose "use".
Assist in solving the problem can not only update drivers, but also their rollback to the original version. To do this, download the driver from the manufacturer's official website and install it. Most often in modern computers are used Realtek sound cards.
Read more: Download and install audio drivers for Realtek
If a sound card is used from another manufacturer, then find out exactly which driver is needed, you can from the device manager or using the special program for testing equipment, for example, AIDA64.
In any case, to completely exclude this cause, you should try all options.
Cause 2: Windows audio service is disabled
If the driver manipulations did not led to the restoration of the sound, it is necessary to check whether the Windows audio service works in the system. Verification is carried out in the service management window.
- In the Program Startup window, enter the Services.msc command
- Find in the Windows Audio service list and make sure it is working. The service must be in the list of working and configured to automatically start when the system is started.
If the service is disabled, double-click the properties and set the necessary startup parameters. Then run it by clicking on the Start button.
To make sure that the problem with sound is completely solved, restart the computer. If, after rebooting, the Windows Audio service will be turned off again, it means it blocks some application starting with the system, or a virus. In this case, carefully check the list of autoloads, removing unnecessary recordings from it or showering them alternately. In addition, it will not be superfluous to check for viruses.
See also:
Edit a list of autoloads in Windows XP
Combating computer viruses
If the measures listed above have not led to the desired result, you can try the most radical means - the system restoration. But at the same time, Windows will be restored with all the initial parameters, including correctly starting services and device drivers.
Read more: How to restore Windows XP
If and then failed to establish sound - the reasons should be signed in the computer hardware.
Cause 3: Hardware Problems
If the actions described in previous sections did not have the effect - perhaps the cause of the lack of sound lies in the hardware. Therefore, it is necessary to check the following points:
Dust in the system unit
Dust is the main enemy of computer "iron" and can lead to the failure of the entire system as a whole and its separate components.
Therefore, in order to avoid problems, periodically clean your computer from dust.
Read more: Correct computer cleaning or dust laptop
Audio device is disabled in BIOS
In this case, it is necessary to make sure that the built-in audio device is allowed in the BIOS. Search This parameter is needed in the "InterateD Peripherals" section. The correct setting indicates the set value "AUTO".
In different versions, the name of this parameter may vary. Therefore, they should be focused on the presence of AUDIO words in it. If necessary, you can simply reset the BIOS to the default settings ("Load Default Settings").
Swollen or drowning capacitors on the motherboard
The failure of the capacitors is one of the common causes of the system failure. Therefore, in case of problems, pay attention, is it on the motherboard or components of the capacitors of this type attached to it:
When they are detected, you must contact the service center, or replace damaged capacitors yourself (if there are appropriate knowledge and skills).
If a discrete sound card is used, you can try to rearrange it in another PCI slot, and if it is possible - connect it on another computer or check your PC using another sound card. You should also pay attention to the condition of the capacitors on the map itself.
Sometimes it helps a simple reinstalling sound card into the same slot.
These are the main reasons that call the message "Audio Device". If all of the above actions have not led to the appearance of sound, you should resort to more radical actions of the type of Windows XP reinstall. It is also possible that there is a defect in the equipment. In this case, you need to give a computer to check in the service center.
See also:
Windows XP Recovery Methods
Windows XP Installation Instructions from flash drive