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Hi there, really hope i have picked the right 'room' to write this post on. ( new to this).

Ok, so i was thinking i was being clever, and silly me have uninstalled ( i think) something that has now stopped me from hearing any sound from my computer... now i have to copy music etc onto cd.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling media player, but to no avail.

Unfortunately i cannot say what i have done to my poor comp, as i have no idea.

also... why do i get directed to msn member services, when using messinger.. and cannot find acess to ''my space'' ( the new feature)

HOPE I AM OK BY ASKING AND POSTING HERE,,, sure this is so simple, but i just cant figure it out.

any ideas would be appreciated. thankyou.

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A short, focused checklist for that builds on 's suggestion about knowing whether the machine uses a separate sound card or onboard audio. The steps below are ordered to find the cause quickly (hardware, Windows settings, or a missing device) and to recover sound with minimal risk.

  1. Basic hardware and volume checks

    • Confirm speakers are powered and connected to the correct jack; try headphones if available.
    • Check the on-screen volume controls (speaker icon) and any hardware volume knobs for mute or very low levels.

  2. Verify Windows sees the device

    • Run devmgmt.msc to open Device Manager and expand "Sound, video and game controllers".
    • If the audio device is missing or shows a warning, open Properties and note the Device status / error code.

  3. Windows services and Plug and Play

    • Run services.msc and ensure "Windows Audio" is Started and set to Automatic. Also confirm Plug and Play is running.

  4. BIOS and onboard audio

    • Some PCs let BIOS disable onboard sound. At boot, enter BIOS/Setup (commonly F2/Delete) and verify onboard audio is Enabled if no separate card is present.

  5. Low-risk software recovery options

    • Use System Restore (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore) to roll back to a point before the change.
    • If the device shows driver errors, use the PC or motherboard model to obtain the correct driver from the manufacturer or via Windows Update; avoid unknown third-party driver sites.

Note: the Messenger/MSN "My Space" redirect mentioned in the thread is a separate configuration/service issue and is unlikely to affect audio. Including the PC make/model and the exact Windows version in the thread helps responders give targeted instructions.

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Sounds like you would benefit from re-installing the sound drivers for your system. Do you have the CD's that came with your computer?

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yes,that sounds like a solution. I do not have the cds anymore... would i go onto the microsoft website ... ? im sorry i do not know what to do.thanks v. much :-)

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Does your machine have a sound card or onboard sound? Find out what kind of sound card or motherboard your machine has, go onto the sound card/mb manufacturer's website, search for the model of card/mb, and download drivers for it. Let me know if that works or if you need more assistance.

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