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Sound Problems
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I recently resolved some sound choppiness with Windows Media Player 11 for
the Vista Basic operating system. However, within several days of its
resolution, my computer ceased to play sound altogether (with the exception
of "angry" beeps when I am doing something it doesn't like). My sound card
was previously in use, and now no longer issues sound. On the Start Task bar
on the bottom right of the screen, there appears a little speaker icon with a
little white "X" surrounded in red, and when scrolled over indicates that
"The Audio Service is not running." I am unsure as to how to resolve this.
When this previously happened when I re-emerged from hibernation I had
resolved that by restarting the computer, however this method does not work
now. I then went to Microsoft's Knowledge base and read a suggestion
concerning this issue when the computer comes out of hibernation I then
downloaded the patch as per the advice of Microsoft, and it has had little
help.
When I right-click this particular speaker icon with the "x", the computer
beeps and then asks if I wish to "Enable Windows Audio Service," to which I
say "Yes." This sends me to the "Sound" interface (not sure if this is the
right word) where I can choose sound themes, or choose the "Playback" tab.
Upon choosing the playback tab, I can choose from dealing with the speakers
or the Digital Output Device, [(which I assume is the Sound card since it
corresponds with the Device Manager), the provider being Sigma Tel High
Definition Audio CODEC], and it says it is working properly under Device
Status, and I attempted to determine whether it required updated drivers and
it does not. Further, upon choosing its properties and going to the
Enhancement tabs, it states under the "Enhancement Properties" box that its
status is disabled.
Any Suggestions?
the Vista Basic operating system. However, within several days of its
resolution, my computer ceased to play sound altogether (with the exception
of "angry" beeps when I am doing something it doesn't like). My sound card
was previously in use, and now no longer issues sound. On the Start Task bar
on the bottom right of the screen, there appears a little speaker icon with a
little white "X" surrounded in red, and when scrolled over indicates that
"The Audio Service is not running." I am unsure as to how to resolve this.
When this previously happened when I re-emerged from hibernation I had
resolved that by restarting the computer, however this method does not work
now. I then went to Microsoft's Knowledge base and read a suggestion
concerning this issue when the computer comes out of hibernation I then
downloaded the patch as per the advice of Microsoft, and it has had little
help.
When I right-click this particular speaker icon with the "x", the computer
beeps and then asks if I wish to "Enable Windows Audio Service," to which I
say "Yes." This sends me to the "Sound" interface (not sure if this is the
right word) where I can choose sound themes, or choose the "Playback" tab.
Upon choosing the playback tab, I can choose from dealing with the speakers
or the Digital Output Device, [(which I assume is the Sound card since it
corresponds with the Device Manager), the provider being Sigma Tel High
Definition Audio CODEC], and it says it is working properly under Device
Status, and I attempted to determine whether it required updated drivers and
it does not. Further, upon choosing its properties and going to the
Enhancement tabs, it states under the "Enhancement Properties" box that its
status is disabled.
Any Suggestions?