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I'm running a 2 gig machine with 512 megs of RAM with Win XP Pro, Svc Pk 2.
It's an Asus MB with built-in audio and video.

I've been fighting a lot of spyware lately, and somewhere along the way I've lost my sound. Some input on how I can get it back (and I feel it's software/system related)? Any input appreciated.

Thanks, BuddyB

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Brief summary and a focused checklist based on this thread: the OP () lost audio after heavy spyware cleanup on an Asus board with onboard sound, and reinstalling the onboard driver (suggested by ) restored audio. Below are practical, verifiable steps to isolate software vs hardware causes and reduce repeat work.

Start with the basics: verify speakers are powered and cables are firmly seated, and try a known-good pair of headphones or another set of speakers. Confirm the correct playback device is selected in Windows (the system can switch to a digital/SPDIF output or to a disconnected device). Check the Volume Mixer for per-application mutes.

Check Windows for software faults: open Device Manager to see if the audio adapter appears and whether any yellow icons show. Use Services (services.msc) to confirm that Windows Audio and its dependency service (Audio Endpoint Builder on newer builds) are running. If the device looks faulty, uninstall it from Device Manager, reboot, and let Plug and Play re-detect it. If reinstalling a vendor driver is needed, obtain it from the motherboard or chipset maker’s official support page rather than third-party sites.

If spyware was present, file and system integrity should be validated: run an updated anti-malware scan, then run sfc /scannow from an elevated command prompt to repair missing system files. If the problem began after recent system changes, consider a System Restore point dated before the issue. If hardware still seems suspect, boot a known-good live environment (USB Linux/rescue disk) to confirm whether sound works outside Windows. When system compromise is likely, backing up data and a clean OS reinstall can be the safest resolution.

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Member Avatar for Catweazle

Open volume control and check to see if it is set to 'Mute'.

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What Kind of MotherBoard i know Asus But Model?

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Open volume control and check to see if it is set to 'Mute'.

Cat,
Nope, 'tis not muted.
Thanks,
BuddyB

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What Kind of MotherBoard i know Asus But Model?

It 'tis an "A7V8-X-XLAN-UAYOZ." Thanks.
BuddyB

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Okay BuddyB im not sure about that MotherBoard Model it aint on they site.
But i can see that they have these models.
Maybe try downloading the Drivers off one of them?
If its a

A7V8X-X

then maybe you need this

Description
SoundMAX Audio Driver version 5.12.01.3663 driver for Windows


http://www.asuscom.de/pub/ASUS/misc/audio/ad1980/NT4_3663.zip

If not try this other MotherBoard

then try here

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Dragon,
The last one got it for me. I'm up and sounding off again.
Thank you,
BuddyB

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