computer sound isn't working

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computer sound isn't working

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Earlier today, my computer's sound was working great. I came back later, and now it won't make any sound. The speakers aren't the problem because i tested it with several speakers/headphones, and the microphone works. It makes a louder buzz when I turn up the volume on the task bar, but no ding or anything. What's going on and how do I fix it?
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Post by bicostp »

Did you check the wave volume slider?

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Volume control and it should be the second slider form the left.
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Post by daguuy »

just checked that. still no go :(
EDIT: Fixed! Just installed a new sound card.
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Post by Sparkfist »

You might have run into a similar problem I have in the past. If I'm using a set of head phone (mine are USB), if they are pulled out anything that was playing wont have any audio output until I restarted it. This meant I had to restart a media play if I was watching a video, or I had to restart Firefox if I was using YouTube's player.

It sucks and frustrating, but if when you restart the program and it works that's your problem. And I've never figured out a way around it, it just doesn't work you have to restart the program no mater what.
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Post by CronoTriggerfan »

May sound stupid and complete common sense, but did you try resetting your system audio properties to default and rebooting your PC?

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Post by daguuy »

I did try all that stuff before i installed the new sound card, but i like the new one better anyway because it has surround sound :P
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