how do you reinstall a sound device in windows xp?
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Go to System Properties > Go to the Hardware tab > Add new hardware wizard > Let the computer search for new hardware > Drivers are usually installed automatically > If a driver is required you will be prompted.
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maybe try removing the drivers for your old sound card.
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If it is Windows, try this.\n\nGo to device manager\nDelete the device entry for your sound card\nRestart Windows.\n\nWith any luck, your computer will detect a "new" sound card device and re-install the software for it.\n\nGood luck!
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First go to add/remove programs in control panel and remove any software associated with this device. Then go to device manager and delete the device. You can then physically remove the existing soundcard from the system and add the other using the manufactures instructions. If the soundcard is actually embedded on the motherboard, follow the same steps except you need to turn off the soundcard in the bios settings instead of removing it.
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Reinstall the driver.  If this doesn't work, open the computer and remove the soundcard from it's port.  This is assuming that it goes tinto an expansion port such as PCI or PCI express.  If it's integrated (built into the motherboard), then you'll need to figure out the model and make of your card (try running DxDiag)and download the drivers.  \n\nThen right-click my computer, and select properties.  Go to the tab called devices and select device manager.  From here, remove the sound card and its drivers and then reboot the system.  Once the system has turned back on reinstall the drivers which you should have downloaded.\n\nHope this helps
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Try doing a "search for new hardware" from your "my computer" window and see if XP can identify the sound card for you. If it can't you'll have to open the computer up and look at the sound card. The Type and Model number should be on it. The xp disc has lots of drivers for sound cards and other devices so you might get lucky. If it doesn't have it, then go on line and find the manufacturer's site and download the appropriate driver. \nIf you're not sure how to open the case up, get some one to help you. \nGet used to doing this sort of thing because it will help you a lot in the future.
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there are two solutions to this. first, (assuming you are running xp home) open up control panel and select the system icon.  click on the hardware tab, then click on device manager. if your sound card is already installed, it should show up under sound, video and game controllers. the alternative is to remove the panels on the tower and actually look at the sound card itself. if it's built-in the motherboard, (not a card plugged into a slot) you need to find out the make and model of the motherboard and check out the manufacturer's info.
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Go to start Control Panel, Sound and Audio devices. There you can check/set up your audio. If you have a sound card, go to START and select what ever your sound card is and check its settings.\n\n\n Computer Help Page\n\nhttp://www.diskgenius.com/\n\nhttp://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm\n\nhttp://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm\n\nhttp://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm\n\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/\n\nhttp://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html\n\nhttp://www.disk-image.net/products.htm\n\nhttp://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm\n\nhttp://www.errornuker.com/info/01.php?hop=product1\n\nhttp://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder\n\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads2.html\n\nhttp://www.ntcompatible.com/Acronis_True_Image_9.0_Build_2337_s61449.html\n\nhttp://www.theosfiles.com/\n\nhttp://www.data-recovery-reviews.com/windows-startup-disasterrecovery.htm?gclid=CMSl0b7X2YcCFSJxYAodKy6Lpw\n\nhttp://www.winternals.com/\n\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html\n\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml\n\nhttp://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp\n\nhttp://windows.about.com/od/tipsarchive/l/bltip632.htm\nVisit our Helpdesk for PC Bug Doctor\nhttp://www.maximumsoftwaresupport.com\nPC Beginner  software\nhttp://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml\nhttp://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/\nhttp://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm\nChapter 1: Purchasing Components \nChapter 2: Component Overview \nChapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard \nChapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case \nChapter 5: Installing Drives \nChapter 6: Connecting Components \nChapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards \nChapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly \nChapter 9: Installing Windows XP \nChapter 10: Configuring Windows XP \nChapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP) \nChapter 12: Home Video -- “So, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?” \nChapter 13: What’s Next? \n\nhttp://www.hardwareanalysis.com\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/download4007.html\nhttp://www.nu2.nu/bootdisk/\nhttp://www.free-pc-checkup.com/\nhttp://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=Googlebspeed\nhttp://pcperformancetools.com/recovermyfiles.htm\n\nBUILD YOU OWN COMPUTER:\n   www.directron.com\n   www.newegg.com\n   www.monarchcomputers.com
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EASY, \n\n1 turn the computer off.\n\n2. open the case.\n\n3, touch the bare metal to discharge any static that you may have.\n\n4. unplug the powercord from the back of the computer.\n\n5. take the screw out of your old sound card and remove card. save screw.\n\n6. Put New card into slot and replace screw.\n\n7. Replace cover, and plug in.\n\n8. load cd that came with your sound card, and install drivers.\n\nPrice for a 5.1 sound card is around 15.00 to 25.00 depending on Brand and place you purchase.  I would not pay more than 50.00 in a retail store.
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u can search your sound card model in :\n\nhttp://drivers.soft32.com/\n\nfor driver\nu can download it easy
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Make sure you are logged in as an administrator.\nThen go to Driverguide.com, you will need to register, but if you cant find your driver on there.. you wont find it anywhere.\n\nIf you have already downloaded the files (extracted all zip files).. Go into settings control panel, system, hardware, devicemanager.. then right click on the offending sound device.. and click update driver.. if it doesnt do it automatically, point it manually (brows for location) and see if it installs the drivers for you. Do you know what kind of mother board you have.. post it on here and someone might be able to give you an exact link to the drivers you need- since it seems your sound card is built in on the mother board.
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possibly the sound card was added after the original restore was made, or the card was changed, YOu will have to find out which one you have and download drivers for it
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control panel --> Sounds and audio devices --> check the checkbox to add it to the system tray ( If its already checked , uncheck the box and then apply that and then check it again and re apply it and it should appear )
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Go to the Control Panel, and pick Sound & Audio Devices.   You should see a checkbox that says "Show sound Icon on Task Bar".  Just check that box. \n\nLose everything?   OK, let's work harder to prevent that. \n1.  Locate your WIndows or Restore disk.  \n2.  Locate every program disk that you installed on your computer.\n3.  Make backups of your data regularly. \n\nSomeday, your poor computer WILL die.  Be ready to restore Windows, the programs and your precious data.   Don't hate your computer because you got caught off guard. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing.
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Go into the control panel, and look for the system icon.  (If you do not see it, switch to "Classic View").  Double click and select the Hardware tab.  Click on the Device Manager\n\nLook under sound, video and game controllers.  Your sound card should be listed there.  It will probably have either a red X or a yellow exclamation point on the icon.\n\nRight click and uninstall the device.\n\nReboot the PC and it should redetect and reinstall the sound card.
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To locate the old sound card: \n\nTurn the PC around and note where the speakers plug in. When you open the case, you can locate the sound card by lining it up with the jacks where you see the speakers plug into the back of the computer (those jacks are part of the sound card).\n\nI suppose you want to install a new one?\nCheck this link!\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/games/learnmore/installsoundcard.mspx
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Sounds like you have a driver problem. You may have to uninstall your drivers, or right-click My Computer > Device Manager, and scroll to your Sounds heading. Double-click that, and click on Update Driver. Before that, you can go to pcdrivers.com and search for the right driver for your sound card (you'll have to know the make/model of your sound card). Then, download it to your PC (I usually just d/l it to C:....you can put it where you want). When you update the driver, point it to the one you downloaded. That's all I can think of.....\n\nOne other thought, if you have an install CD or other source of existing driver, you might be able just to uninstall it then reinstall it. Sometimes that works, though you might have to physically remove the sound card and restart to totally uninstall it. Then, reinstall the sound card and let windows find it as "New Hardware." It will tell you then what it wants.