Soundcard maybe?

[Nathan.]

Hey everyone

Even though I posted this in April, I didn't get a very good outcome. Maybe I might this time...

About 5 months ago, or 6, can't be bothered to count now, my computer randomly shut down. It didn't want to get past the loading page for 2 weeks. When it finally wanted to start, I got it started, but with one catch... when I plugged in my headset, I couldn't hear music on SAM Broadcaster, people on skype etc. I tested my friends headset on my computer and it still didn't work. :boom

People say different things. Soundcard issues or driver issues is what i've had. What do you think?

[JoshM]

Can you hear sound through your speakers?

[Nathan.]

Nope. I don't even have speakers because I like to keep everything private, and not screaming across the house so...

If you're referring to the headset speakers, still no.

[JoshM]

Im not really an expert at this but im going to try and help.

Have you tried taking the Soundcard out and putting it back in. That worked for my friend.

[Nathan.]

yeah, that's the small problem, neither Dad or I know where it is, lol :(

[JoshM]

So you can't find the soundcard in your tower?

[Nathan.]

that's correct.

[JoshM]

Could you post a picture of inside your tower, and do you know what soundcard you have?

[Nathan.]

I can't get a pic right now, but i'll get one ASAP, and I have no idea what soundcard it is, as it's like 5 years old & I've obviously now lost the details.

[JoshM]

Ok, when you post the picture I may be able to spot it.

[Joshua!]

Try this.

Uninstall your soundcard drivers.
Shut your machine down and remove your soundcard.
Restart your machine without the soundcard.
Shutdown and reinstall your soundcard in a different slot.

[JoshM]

Try this.

Uninstall your soundcard drivers.
Shut your machine down and remove your soundcard.
Restart your machine without the soundcard.
Shutdown and reinstall your soundcard in a different slot.

He can't find his sound card in his tower.

[Joshua!]

He can't find his sound card in his tower.

What type of pc dose he have>

[Zest]

Nathan I know your smarter than this but maybe your Sam was on mute?

Probs not but just a suggestion :)

[Nathan.]

What type of pc dose he have>

I'm not sure where to find the type >.<


Nathan I know your smarter than this but maybe your Sam was on mute?

Probs not but just a suggestion :)

Haha, It doesn't work on skype or HabboHut either, so that's not the problem I'm sure.

[Zest]

Yeah I just realised that :S

I take that back.

[Nathan.]

@starscream: Here's the pic.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2j5m804.jpg

[Joshua!]

Clean ur fan i twill run faster. by

[DANNY]

Your soundcard could possibly be built into the motherboard, thus making it impossible to remove. I think it's time for a new computer, anyway. :P

[Nathan.]

Your soundcard could possibly be built into the motherboard, thus making it impossible to remove. I think it's time for a new computer, anyway. :P

Haha, yeah, I know that :P... One problem, because we're moving in like December, dad doesn't want to get another one until we move into the new house :P

[Andy]

Nathan, can you screenshot your configuration of sound drivers. If needed can you tell me OS and ill assist :)

[Nathan.]

Nathan, can you screenshot your configuration of sound drivers. If needed can you tell me OS and ill assist :)

Not 100% sure where they actually are :S & I'm running XP.

[Andy]

Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Sound Settings and Audio Devices :)

[Nathan.]

Would I go Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Sound Settings and Audio Devices -> Hardware -> Take a screenshot or..?

[Andy]

Yes please.

[Nathan.]

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp51/nat965/HabboHut/sound.jpg