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The sound on my computer stopped working, can you help?

When I checked the Sound and Audio Devices Properties I see 'No Audio Device', 'No Recording Device' and 'No Playback Device' in each Default Device section.

What is a 'device' and what could have happened to it? I got good sound until now, and suddenly nothing. Apparently the device I need disappeared into thin air.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Your sound card went bad. You need to get a new soundcard. If all you need is basic sound, then it should only cost you about $15-$25. I would suggest newegg.com. They will assist you in determining a compatible soundcard. You will need to get the model of the motherboard by opening the case and reading it off the mb. Here's a link

    http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCa...

  • 1 decade ago

    It means you PC does not have the correct driver(software the computer uses to communicate with you speakers) What is the make and model of your computer? Usually the manufacturer's website has support and driver information that you download to get rid of those messages.

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