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[Guest]

I am getting two different problems about the same thing. The first one
happens when I try to use wmp, I am told I have bad directsound drivers and
need to reinstall them. I can't reinstall them as none seem to be the right
ones.

I don't think my sound card is operating properly as my device manager tells
me I have a legacy audio driver, that's it. I remember having soundblaster,
just not sure which one.

The second problem, which is most likely related, happens when I try to
access the volume controls. I am then told I don't have a mixer control, and
have to go to "printers and other hardware" to get the mixer controls. I am
not a complete computer dummy, but I have never seen "printers and other
hardware" in the control panel. If I access the printers folder, there are
no options related to "other hardware" anywhere in the folder.

If anyone understands this or can help, I'd sure appreciate it.

 

[Guest]

1.) Control Panel
2.) Sounds & Audio Devices icon (or MultiMedia Icon)
3.) Audio tab
4.) In 'Sound playback' make sure the 'Default device:' drop-down box
correctly reflects your soundcard.