No audio device

External Since: Nov 15, 2004 Posts: 582

From DX tshooting:
To verify that Windows is configured to use the audio features of your sound device:
Open Device Manager.
Double-click Sound, video, and game controllers.
Double-click your sound device.
Click the Properties tab, and then double-click Audio Devices.
Click your sound device, and then click Properties.
Click Use audio features on this device.
Click OK until you return to Device Manager.
Restart your computer.

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Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
news:ey27OnWrHHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> No, I am sure she means DivX. She has a printed dialog via email with Real tech
> support directing her to install the DivX codec to get het sound working again. I
> think this is a different issue.
>
> DirectX version is 9.0c
> Test DirectSound button on the Sound tab yields this error:
> DirectSound test results: Failure at step 3(DirectSoundCreate): HRESULT =
> 0X80070057 (Invalid Arguments(s))
> Test DirectMusic button using the Realtek AC'97 port plays all kinds of jumpy
> music, so I know the card works. I remain at a complete loss.
>
> Thanx again,
> Rip
>
>
> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
> news:%23Ejx7OSrHHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Is she sure it was DivX and not DirectX/
>> What version of DX is installed? To see:
>> Click Start > Run, type in: dxdiag and press Enter.
>>
>> If lower than dx9, download install an updated dx.
>>
>> Also run the tests in dx under the appropriate tab to see what it mentions.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>
>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>>
>>
>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>> news:u0Yj19MrHHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>I have tried all you've suggested, to no avail. The client claims to have done
>>>nothing except shut down the computer and reboot it. She says she had the same
>>>problem (no audio) some time ago, and the people at Real networks had her download
>>>the DivX codec and the fixed her problem of not getting sound when using Real
>>>player, but that is not what is happening here. Anything else I should try? Thanx
>>>again for the your help.
>>>
>>> Rip
>>>
>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>> news:ObCPPjWqHHA.4836@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>> news:OT44BzVqHHA.3248@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> OK. Present under sound, video and game controllers are:
>>>>>
>>>>> Audio Codecs
>>>>> Legacy Audio Drivers
>>>>> Legacy Video Capture Devices
>>>>> Media Control Devices
>>>>> Video Codecs
>>>>> Realtek AC'97 Audio
>>>>>
>>>>> The first 5 don't have a resources tab. All report that "this device is working
>>>>> properly". The Realtek has a resources tab that reports "no conflicts" in the
>>>>> conflicts list. There are no "other" or "unknown" devices anywhere else in
>>>>> device manager.
>>>>
>>>> It wasn't necessary to restore so the devices were present in DM, although it
>>>> doesn't hurt to see if one of them may have been the cause of the issue.
>>>> It appears the Realtek is installed and working even though it's not.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Is it possible that one of the millions of games this user has installed could
>>>>> have messed with the audio? Also, is it possible that this is a virus?
>>>>
>>>> Yes and Yes.
>>>>
>>>>> I ask because I think it's wierd that:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1 Realtek provides a recording device but not a playback device
>>>>> 2 I cannot connect to Windows Update (more on that in the Windows Update
>>>>> newsgroup)
>>>>> 3 I could not update Norton Antivirus (which I've since removed from the
>>>>> machine per the client)
>>>>> 4 I cannot connect to Trend Micro's Housecall
>>>>
>>>> Let's try a reinstall one more time with a little more cleaning beforehand.
>>>> You don't state how you removed NAV and Symantec apps are well known for the
>>>> conglomeration they leave behind.
>>>> Get the Norton Removal Tool here: http://basconotw.mvps.org/SymRem2.htm and run
>>>> it.
>>>> When finished reboot to Safe Mode.
>>>> Uninstall Any/All devices listed in Sound, Video and Game Controllers in Device
>>>> Manager.
>>>> Close out of Device Manager back to the desktop and open Explorer.
>>>> Delete all of the contents in:
>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\clients Username\Local Settings\Temp
>>>> C:\Windows\Prefetch
>>>> C:\Windows\Temp
>>>> Close out of Explorer (Do Not Empty the Trash), reboot and reinstall the Realtek
>>>> AC '97 drivers/codecs.
>>>>
>>>> Now I also must enquire as to the reason the client requested service?
>>>> What was the client doing when the issue arose or just prior to it?
>>>> Had the client installed/unistalled anything prior to the issue?
>>>> When did the client first notice the issue?
>>>> Did the client have any error messages or sudden shutdowns?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the help.
>>>>
>>>> No problem. <snicker>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>
>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u2dSY3TqHHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> What is present in Device Manager > Sound, Video and Game Controllers?
>>>>>> Are there any "Unknown" or "Other" devices present in Device Manager? If Yes,
>>>>>> what is the Status in the devices properties and are any conflicts reported
>>>>>> under the Resource tab?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23YvE01QqHHA.3456@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>I have tried everything applicable at the link - no joy. Any other ideas? I
>>>>>>>appreciate your input.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rip
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23VOKGpLqHHA.4968@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Boot to Safe Mode and Remove Any/All Audio/Sound devices listed in Device
>>>>>>>> Manager > Sound, Video and Game Controllers.
>>>>>>>> Close out of DM.
>>>>>>>> Reboot and reinstall drivers.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If no joy see if anything here helps:
>>>>>>>> HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Resolving Sound Problems in Windows 98, ME, and
>>>>>>>> XP
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07154&lc=en&cc=...dlc=en&
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> or if link wraps/breaks: http://tinyurl.com/yvu2wz
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:ub5sH$KqHHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Thanx for the response, Brian. I had tried this earlier and it didn't work.
>>>>>>>>> Trying again, I unistalled the nVidia, and upon reboot, XP found and
>>>>>>>>> installed automatically the Realtec AC'97 drivers. However, Properties
>>>>>>>>> still shows no audio device. It does show a recording device, but not a
>>>>>>>>> playback device. I'm stumped. Anything else I should check?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rip
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:O6TrPzKqHHA.4544@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> HP like many other OEM manufacturers are proprietary systems which have
>>>>>>>>>> modified setups for hardware/software. The Pavilion a320n uses the
>>>>>>>>>> Realtek AC'97 audio and Nvidia graphics.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> You can find/obtain the latest updates as well as the original hardware
>>>>>>>>>> drivers and software installed:
>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc...&produc
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:%23BgmLoKqHHA.3892@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>>I see many posts, but none that have addressed my problem.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> A clients computer (HP Pavilion a320n - XP Home SP2) shows no sound
>>>>>>>>>>> device in Sounds and Audio Devices Properties. I have:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Installed the correct drivers for the on-board sound (mobo: ASUS
>>>>>>>>>>> A7N8X-LA )
>>>>>>>>>>> Checked that there are no conflicts in device manager
>>>>>>>>>>> Ensured that on-board audio is enabled in the BIOS
>>>>>>>>>>> Ensured Windows Audio Service is running
>>>>>>>>>>> Run full anti virus scans (AVG & Norton), Spybot and Adaware
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Curiously, the audio tab of Properties shows the nVidia nForce Audio
>>>>>>>>>>> Codec Interface for the recording device but "no playback device". In
>>>>>>>>>>> safe mode, the audio tab shows "no recording device" and "no playback
>>>>>>>>>>> device".
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> This is as far as I am able to go at this point. Not that these have
>>>>>>>>>>> anything to do with the problem, but Norton live update will not connect
>>>>>>>>>>> to it's server and errors out. Windows update will not connect to the
>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft site so I cannot update Windows. Otherwise, I have a good
>>>>>>>>>>> internet connections. Safe mode with networking does not have networking
>>>>>>>>>>> for reasons unknown at this point. I have been at this for hours. Please
>>>>>>>>>>> help and thanks in advance.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Ripper T
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

External Since: Nov 15, 2004 Posts: 582

Might want to check the BIOS again and make sure the audio is enabled and Plug N
Play is enabled. It may be worth a shot to disable PnP if it's enabled to see if
it's causing the issue.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
news:ey27OnWrHHA.4200@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> No, I am sure she means DivX. She has a printed dialog via email with Real tech
> support directing her to install the DivX codec to get het sound working again. I
> think this is a different issue.
>
> DirectX version is 9.0c
> Test DirectSound button on the Sound tab yields this error:
> DirectSound test results: Failure at step 3(DirectSoundCreate): HRESULT =
> 0X80070057 (Invalid Arguments(s))
> Test DirectMusic button using the Realtek AC'97 port plays all kinds of jumpy
> music, so I know the card works. I remain at a complete loss.
>
> Thanx again,
> Rip
>
>
> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
> news:%23Ejx7OSrHHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Is she sure it was DivX and not DirectX/
>> What version of DX is installed? To see:
>> Click Start > Run, type in: dxdiag and press Enter.
>>
>> If lower than dx9, download install an updated dx.
>>
>> Also run the tests in dx under the appropriate tab to see what it mentions.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>
>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>>
>>
>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>> news:u0Yj19MrHHA.1172@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>I have tried all you've suggested, to no avail. The client claims to have done
>>>nothing except shut down the computer and reboot it. She says she had the same
>>>problem (no audio) some time ago, and the people at Real networks had her download
>>>the DivX codec and the fixed her problem of not getting sound when using Real
>>>player, but that is not what is happening here. Anything else I should try? Thanx
>>>again for the your help.
>>>
>>> Rip
>>>
>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>> news:ObCPPjWqHHA.4836@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>> news:OT44BzVqHHA.3248@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> OK. Present under sound, video and game controllers are:
>>>>>
>>>>> Audio Codecs
>>>>> Legacy Audio Drivers
>>>>> Legacy Video Capture Devices
>>>>> Media Control Devices
>>>>> Video Codecs
>>>>> Realtek AC'97 Audio
>>>>>
>>>>> The first 5 don't have a resources tab. All report that "this device is working
>>>>> properly". The Realtek has a resources tab that reports "no conflicts" in the
>>>>> conflicts list. There are no "other" or "unknown" devices anywhere else in
>>>>> device manager.
>>>>
>>>> It wasn't necessary to restore so the devices were present in DM, although it
>>>> doesn't hurt to see if one of them may have been the cause of the issue.
>>>> It appears the Realtek is installed and working even though it's not.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Is it possible that one of the millions of games this user has installed could
>>>>> have messed with the audio? Also, is it possible that this is a virus?
>>>>
>>>> Yes and Yes.
>>>>
>>>>> I ask because I think it's wierd that:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1 Realtek provides a recording device but not a playback device
>>>>> 2 I cannot connect to Windows Update (more on that in the Windows Update
>>>>> newsgroup)
>>>>> 3 I could not update Norton Antivirus (which I've since removed from the
>>>>> machine per the client)
>>>>> 4 I cannot connect to Trend Micro's Housecall
>>>>
>>>> Let's try a reinstall one more time with a little more cleaning beforehand.
>>>> You don't state how you removed NAV and Symantec apps are well known for the
>>>> conglomeration they leave behind.
>>>> Get the Norton Removal Tool here: http://basconotw.mvps.org/SymRem2.htm and run
>>>> it.
>>>> When finished reboot to Safe Mode.
>>>> Uninstall Any/All devices listed in Sound, Video and Game Controllers in Device
>>>> Manager.
>>>> Close out of Device Manager back to the desktop and open Explorer.
>>>> Delete all of the contents in:
>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\clients Username\Local Settings\Temp
>>>> C:\Windows\Prefetch
>>>> C:\Windows\Temp
>>>> Close out of Explorer (Do Not Empty the Trash), reboot and reinstall the Realtek
>>>> AC '97 drivers/codecs.
>>>>
>>>> Now I also must enquire as to the reason the client requested service?
>>>> What was the client doing when the issue arose or just prior to it?
>>>> Had the client installed/unistalled anything prior to the issue?
>>>> When did the client first notice the issue?
>>>> Did the client have any error messages or sudden shutdowns?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the help.
>>>>
>>>> No problem. <snicker>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>
>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u2dSY3TqHHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> What is present in Device Manager > Sound, Video and Game Controllers?
>>>>>> Are there any "Unknown" or "Other" devices present in Device Manager? If Yes,
>>>>>> what is the Status in the devices properties and are any conflicts reported
>>>>>> under the Resource tab?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:%23YvE01QqHHA.3456@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>I have tried everything applicable at the link - no joy. Any other ideas? I
>>>>>>>appreciate your input.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rip
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:%23VOKGpLqHHA.4968@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Boot to Safe Mode and Remove Any/All Audio/Sound devices listed in Device
>>>>>>>> Manager > Sound, Video and Game Controllers.
>>>>>>>> Close out of DM.
>>>>>>>> Reboot and reinstall drivers.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If no joy see if anything here helps:
>>>>>>>> HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Resolving Sound Problems in Windows 98, ME, and
>>>>>>>> XP
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07154&lc=en&cc=...dlc=en&
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> or if link wraps/breaks: http://tinyurl.com/yvu2wz
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:ub5sH$KqHHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> Thanx for the response, Brian. I had tried this earlier and it didn't work.
>>>>>>>>> Trying again, I unistalled the nVidia, and upon reboot, XP found and
>>>>>>>>> installed automatically the Realtec AC'97 drivers. However, Properties
>>>>>>>>> still shows no audio device. It does show a recording device, but not a
>>>>>>>>> playback device. I'm stumped. Anything else I should check?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rip
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:O6TrPzKqHHA.4544@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> HP like many other OEM manufacturers are proprietary systems which have
>>>>>>>>>> modified setups for hardware/software. The Pavilion a320n uses the
>>>>>>>>>> Realtek AC'97 audio and Nvidia graphics.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> You can find/obtain the latest updates as well as the original hardware
>>>>>>>>>> drivers and software installed:
>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc...&produc
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
>>>>>>>>>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>>>>>>>>>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>>>>>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "RipperT @nOsPaM.nEt>" <<RiPpErT> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:%23BgmLoKqHHA.3892@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>>>I see many posts, but none that have addressed my problem.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> A clients computer (HP Pavilion a320n - XP Home SP2) shows no sound
>>>>>>>>>>> device in Sounds and Audio Devices Properties. I have:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Installed the correct drivers for the on-board sound (mobo: ASUS
>>>>>>>>>>> A7N8X-LA )
>>>>>>>>>>> Checked that there are no conflicts in device manager
>>>>>>>>>>> Ensured that on-board audio is enabled in the BIOS
>>>>>>>>>>> Ensured Windows Audio Service is running
>>>>>>>>>>> Run full anti virus scans (AVG & Norton), Spybot and Adaware
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Curiously, the audio tab of Properties shows the nVidia nForce Audio
>>>>>>>>>>> Codec Interface for the recording device but "no playback device". In
>>>>>>>>>>> safe mode, the audio tab shows "no recording device" and "no playback
>>>>>>>>>>> device".
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> This is as far as I am able to go at this point. Not that these have
>>>>>>>>>>> anything to do with the problem, but Norton live update will not connect
>>>>>>>>>>> to it's server and errors out. Windows update will not connect to the
>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft site so I cannot update Windows. Otherwise, I have a good
>>>>>>>>>>> internet connections. Safe mode with networking does not have networking
>>>>>>>>>>> for reasons unknown at this point. I have been at this for hours. Please
>>>>>>>>>>> help and thanks in advance.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Ripper T
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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