Re: Reinstalling XP; system can't find sound card
Flaps
If it's a Dell, the machine will have a Tech Ref No/Identifier label on it somewhere. Make a note of that and go to the on-line Dell support site, log-in and put the ref. no in their search box and it will offer you a download of ALL the appropriate drivers etc. An excellent system.
If it's a newish machine, it's likely to be an on-board sound chip ... AC97 or similar.