Solved How do I resolve "no audio device installed" issue in Windows 7

[malloy5]

How do I resolve "no audio device installed" issue in Windows 7

ok...this is super super weird. I upgraded a 2005 compaq presario from XP to Win 7. Everything is fine except sound. I receive the no audio device installed message. I've done all the fixes in windows...uninstalling drivers, updating drivers EVERYTHING. Nothing works. I've even reinstalled the Win 7 pkg to no avail.
But here's where things get interesting. Prior to all of this. I had XP sharing the computer with Xubuntu. Under both systems, the sound was fine. Video actually streamed better in xubuntu. So I know the issue isn't hardware...the sound card, motherboard and what not. I re-loaded xubuntu back alongiside and once again I have sound thru xubuntu. No sound through Win 7.
Is there anything short of using xubuntu solely that I can do to get this Win7 audio issue resolved?
For what it's worth the driver isn't realtek...it's multimedia audio controller.
I haven't found much online about it.
I hear USB speakers might do the trick.

Thanks

 

[AddRAM]

What does Device Manager look like ?

 

[paul1149]

That sounds like a generic driver. Go to it's properties and see who supplies the driver. If MS it's generic. Try the Compaq website and look for the correct driver, which maybe can be run in compatibility mode. Then go to the Hardware tab and select the hardware ID line and post it here.

 

[malloy5]

@AddRAM... i added a screen grab of device manager. I hope the image is visible upon posting. But briefly, all the devices and etc appear as expected. When I get to a listing titled "other devices" I see multimedia audio controller, video controller and ethernet controller all with a yellow danger sign.

Paul, checked properties and there is no known manufacturer. "Manufacturer unknown"was listed. I made my way onto compaq's site which directed me to HP. From there, downloaded some old XP driver package which failed.
HP offered very little in the form of info on the maker of the driver.
Sigh.
It's looking more and more like a permanent switch to xubuntu is in the future.

 

[maxie]

Below is a Link to your Motherboard Specs ...

HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, K8S-LA (Salmon) | HP® Support


I doubt you will find any Windows 7 or even Vista Drivers for your Model ...


Also read the Link below ...


Ethernet Driver for Pavilion a1118x using Windows 7 - HP Support Forum - 689469


I did search for Drivers but could not find any from a Reliable source ...


Have you tried the Drivers for XP in Compatibility Mode ? ...

 

[paul1149]

It's looking more and more like a permanent switch to xubuntu is in the future.

On older hardware like this I think something along these lines would be an excellent choice. See my own stats.

 

[malloy5]

issue resolved

Thanks everyone, especially Maxie! Searched that link and FINALLY found the right driver. I have sound with Win7. I'll probably still install xubuntu alongside. It's just really cool being able to squeeze another year or so out of this desktop...

 

[maxie]

Most welcome glad you got the issue sorted ...

 

[SIW2]

Great


If you could link to where you found the drivers , or better yet, post them in zip file. that may help someone else.

Thanks everyone, especially Maxie! Searched that link and FINALLY found the right driver. I have sound with Win7. I'll probably still install xubuntu alongside. It's just really cool being able to squeeze another year or so out of this desktop...

 

[maxie]

Thanks for the input Si good thinking