problem with sound card

[Michael_549]

so i have a windows xp computer, service pack 3, i got directx 9 and i have a sound card inside my central unit, inside my computer, so a guy who fixes computer installed a software called Realtek, it's for the audio card you know, anyway, i was cleaning my computer from some junk i downloaded and i accidently deleted realtek and so there's no sound, i tried to install it again but i don't exactly how and i finally installed realtek ac'97 but it still nothing, no sound and i tried VIA AC 97 and nothing, i was going to try soundmax and i couldn't install it for unknown reason, so i need help please i want my sound back i can't play gta san andreas and other games, i can't watch my movies, i can't do anything without sound

 

[Saga Lout]

If you only deleted the download he used to install the drivers, it shouldn't have affected the installation or the sound. Did you only delete files from the Downloads folder?

Are you sure the volume isn't turned right down?

Go into Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager then right click on Sound then Properties. Click the Update Driver button and let the system search through the computer to find the files. It's been a while but I think XP can do that.

 

[Michael_549]

If you only deleted the download he used to install the drivers, it shouldn't have affected the installation or the sound. Did you only delete files from the Downloads folder?

Are you sure the volume isn't turned right down?

Go into Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager then right click on Sound then Properties. Click the Update Driver button and let the system search through the computer to find the files. It's been a while but I think XP can do that.

i think deleted realtek, accidently, anyway, there's no volume and i tried to search for driver for audio codec, i googled the hardware id, ms_mmacm and nothing, i tried to reinstall realtek ac'97 driver and i after i restarted my computer still no sound and the volume didn't appear, i tried to install realtek high definition audio and nothing, i went to control panel and added hardware, realtek high definition audio and when i opened device manager i found a yellow mark on realtek hd audio, i tried to update it and nothing happened

 

[Saga Lout]

Here's a link to what I believe to be a safe site where you can get the XP driver. The first three sites I tried threw uBlockOrigin into a flat spin, including CNet.

The drivers have all changed since Vista replaced XP.

 

[Michael_549]

Here's a link to what I believe to be a safe site where you can get the XP driver. The first three sites I tried threw uBlockOrigin into a flat spin, including CNet.

The drivers have all changed since Vista replaced XP.

so where's the link and don't mean sound card driver ?

 

[Saga Lout]

Sorry - busy evening:- http/filehippo.com/download_realtek_ac97/

 

[Michael_549]

Sorry - busy evening:- http/filehippo.com/download_realtek_ac97/

it's okay, thanks
so i already tried to download realtek ac'97 and realtek hd audio and still nothing

 

[Saga Lout]

My point was those drivers were the only ones that work in the older versions of Windows. Maybe an external USB sound device or another card from a different maker would be the best option.

 

[Michael_549]

My point was those drivers were the only ones that work in the older versions of Windows. Maybe an external USB sound device or another card from a different maker would be the best option.

well, still no sound

 

[Saga Lout]

XP is a long way behind me but try Control Panel>Sound and make sure the Realtek card and the speakers are set as default. Are the speakers powered or passive and, if so, are the receiving power? Have you tried plugging the speakers into the front ports in case the rear ones have failed?

 

[Michael_549]

XP is a long way behind me but try Control Panel>Sound and make sure the Realtek card and the speakers are set as default. Are the speakers powered or passive and, if so, are the receiving power? Have you tried plugging the speakers into the front ports in case the rear ones have failed?

i don't have speakers and i can't set realtek as default also realtek hd audio has a yellow mark in device manager i tried to update it, i downloaded the latest version of realtek hd audio and still has a yellow mark

 

[Saga Lout]

So what shows up as Default in Control Panel>Sounds when you plug in your headset?

 

[Michael_549]

So what shows up as Default in Control Panel>Sounds when you plug in your headset?

nothing, i can't change anything in the entire tab, even in the volume tab

 

[Saga Lout]

That's more of an indication of a part not being recognised than a simple driver error.

I know this is tiresome but if I was working this one, I would remove the sound card and reseat it, preferably in a different slot.

 

[Michael_549]

That's more of an indication of a part not being recognised than a simple driver error.

I know this is tiresome but if I was working this one, I would remove the sound card and reseat it, preferably in a different slot.

i will try