No sound card after reinstallation Win.XP

[myys]

First let me say "I'm a novice." After reinstalling Windows XP Home. My sound device was gone. Also, we now have to hit F1 to get to our user names. Actually, I don't recall how I installed the O/S. Prior to installing (after the system crashed) there was no problem sound normal boot etc..

I need help ......Please.

Thank you
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[Drew]

You need to install the software/drivers that come with the sound card and probably any other hardware such as the video card.

If the card came with your computer, then try looking for the software on the computer manufactures website or on a CD that might have come with your computer.