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sound off sometimes
Often the computer starts without sound or it looses sound. It gets resolved by restarting, sometimes it requires two restarts.
I updated the Dell sound drivers but it did not help. Any suggestions?
Often the computer starts without sound or it looses sound. It gets resolved by restarting, sometimes it requires two restarts.
I updated the Dell sound drivers but it did not help. Any suggestions?
Do you have the VIA integrated (on the motherboard) audio or the optional SoundBlaster?
If you have the SoundBlaster, make sure the Integrated audio is disabled in the BIOS (F2 Setup). If they are both enabled there can be conflicts and the problem you are having can happen.
When you start the PC, was it completely powered down, or was it Hibernated?
Also, what programs do you have in the startup, that uses audio, e.g. Skype or any media players?
Also, is THIS the driver you have installed? This is the latest version listed on the Dell downloads for your model and Win 7.
Last edited by fireberd; 18 Mar 2013 at 09:23.
It is completely powered down.
I have Skype automatically and I play Backgammonmasters.
Thanx for looking into it.
Disable Skype, so it doesn't start when you startup Windows and see if that makes a difference. If the Backgammonmasters starts at startup, disable it too.
There has to be something in the startup that is causing it. Look over what is in the startup (msconfig) and try temporarily disabling non essential items to see if it makes a difference.
Click on the Start orb and then enter msconfig in the search box.