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How do I enable sound on Windows XP?

How do I enable sound on Windows XP?

This video shows how to enable Windows Audio Service Scroll down the list of services and find Windows Audio. Right-click Windows Audio and select Properties. Select Automatic (if available) from the Startup type dropdown list, and click Start (if available) to start the audio service.

How do I download audio drivers to my computer?

  1. Click Start.
  2. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
  3. At the left pane, click Device Manager.
  4. Double-click the Sound, video and game controllers category.
  5. Double-click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
  6. Click the Driver tab.

How do I download audio drivers?

How to use Windows Update on Windows 7

  1. Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel.
  2. Click on System and Security and Windows Update.
  3. Choose the Check for Updates link.
  4. Wait for the results. Look for audio drivers either in the main view or under the Optional Updates category.
  5. Click the Install button.

How do I fix my Sound on Windows XP?

Windows Sound Troubleshooter:

  1. Select Start > Help and Support.
  2. Under Pick a Help Topic, select Fixing a problem.
  3. On the left navigation panel, select Games, sound, and video problems.
  4. In the right panel, select Sound Troubleshooter.

How do I find my sound drivers on my computer?

Click Sound, video and game controllers, then right-click your sound card and click Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click Update Driver. Click Search automatically for drivers to have Windows find the audio driver updates for you.

How do I find my sound driver?

How do I install a sound card driver?

How to Install drivers using Device Manager. The sound card driver should typically be located under a category called “Sound, video and game controllers.”. Locate the device that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box. Click the Driver tab.

How do you update sound card drivers?

To update the sound card driver, follow these steps: Click Start, click Control Panel , and then double-click System. Click the Hardware tab. Expand Sound, video, and game controllers. Double-click the sound card, and then click the Driver tab. Click Update Driver. Follow the Hardware Update Wizard to update the sound card driver.

What is an audio card driver?

A sound card driver or audio card driver is the software used to facilitate the communication of input and output of audio signals to a computer.