No audio from laptop
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No audio from laptop
I'm running a Dell Inspiron 1720 with Vista. Up to last night, no problems with audio from either headset or speakers while running programs, playing games or watching DVDs. However, now there is no sound from either headset or speakers. Have been through the Dell Troubleshoot procedure to no avail. Any ideas out there? Many thanks.
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Before you do that, check the sound device in the control panel. Before you do that, check that you haven't turned the volume off by accident. Did that my self once, was trying new soundcards before I realised.
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Hello All, fixed it! Removed, then re-installed the audio drivers from the Dell-supplied CDs that came with the laptop. Many thanks for the tips and have a virtual beer on me!
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Glad to hear it's sorted. I use to have this problem with Vista all the time, but strange to hear Vista does this.
Also, to add on: In the event of losing your CDs you can always download the PC's drivers from the official Dell website.
Also, to add on: In the event of losing your CDs you can always download the PC's drivers from the official Dell website.
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Good point, CocoCue. Last night I decided to check out the laptop's sound system with Battlestar Galactica (I bought Series 1-4 in a boxed set while the Memsahib was looking the other way) - cosmic!