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I recently had to update the BIOS and then had WinXP reinstalled the Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection in order to reestablish my Ethernet connection with my network. After doing this, I did not get sound from my speakers. I went to the Volume Tab of Sounds & Audio Devices it tells me no audio device . Yet, when I click the Audio Tab and Hardware Tab, all my settings, devices ...

First I'd recommend editing out your serial numbers and ID's before a mod deletes your post for your own protection (it's against Terms of Service to post them here).   But, since you did, I was able to "cheat", and I think I know what's going on.  Sandra's saying you have a Soundblaster Live PCI card AND integrated audio enabled on that PC.  Your PC came originally with the PCI ...

Hi Alex.  Thanks a bunch.  Its been so long since I have been here that I completely forgot about the rules... plus I have memory problems (personal, not PC related). Unfortunatly.  Your advice didn't resolve the entire issue.  I did what you said and it worked pecice and without a problem.  But when I rebooted there still was no sound and in the Device Manager I clicked view hidden ...

That "hidden device" is probably just the ghost of the integrated audio you disabled - XP "remembers" old devices even when they're disconnected (e.g., unplugged flash drives also show up as hidden devices).     One remote possibility if devices are working but Windows won't detect them:  Make sure the Windows Audio Service is Started and Automatic.  Right Click My Computer -> ...

Hi again. I appretiate you getting back to me ...good timeing, we must be on the same time schedual.  ...and,no, I do not think you're sounding obnoxious at all.  Actually, I need reminders and explainations.   I uninstalled Soundblaster Live! via Add/Remove Programs and rebooted.    After reboot, Windows detected 3-4 diferend devices and the Install Hardware Wizard started, but ...

I think it's finally detecting right.  You've got both a PCI device and an audio device.   Now pop in the Soundblaster CD and install it. .................................................. .................................................. ..................................... XPS 410, E6300 Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, XP Media Center 2005 NVidia 7300 LE , Planar ...

The Soundblast CD installed ok. but I still get no sound... no audie device.   Should I uninstall and try again only install those chip driver thing you were talking about?   Message Edited by AKMARK on 03-04-2008 07:20 PM

What does device manager say? .................................................. .................................................. ..................................... XPS 410, E6300 Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, XP Media Center 2005 NVidia 7300 LE , Planar PL1700 monitor Additional PC's: Mead 3-Star Spiral w/ PaperMate Write Bros Input, Micron Millenia 400Mhz/Win98...

Well, there are no conflicts (yellow questionmarks or apostrophies) ... ... how can I incert a screenshot? ... that will make it easier. I tried to before, but maybe I did it wrong. ......... Wait, some of the drivers such as 'audio codecs', say there locaton is unknown.  Does that mean anything? Message Edited by AKMARK on 03-04-2008 07:35 PM

Images can only be linked from a web site - you'd need to upload it to an image hosting site like Photobucket or Imageshack, then they provide a URL to link to the image.  Might be more trouble than it's worth right now.   What I'm wondering is if the Soundblaster device is showing as installed, enabled, and working.  If it is, but the control panel is still saying "no audio"  even...