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    Audio Device Problems

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sircas, Oct 13, 2007.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    Need Help! After performing a Clean install with Win XP Pro,

    my machine cannot see "Audio Device Hardware"

    Cannot Play

    DVD/CD - Error Message

    "DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

    MP3 - Error Message

    "No Audio Hardware is available or Hardware is not responding"

    Control Panel

    Sound & Audio Devices Properties


    Sound Playback = "No Playback device"

    Sound recording = "No Recording Devices"

    MIDI music Playback = "No MIDI Playback Devices"

    Thanks,

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Oct 13, 2007
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Are you sure you have the correct and most up to date drivers for XP?
     
    David, Oct 14, 2007
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  3. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    That may vary well be the problem! Not having the Most up todate Drivers maybe the Issue!

    Any suggestions!

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Oct 14, 2007
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    ZaZ, Oct 15, 2007
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