hi all .. got a lap top with no sound ie there is a cross over the sound icon and the troube shooter dosent fix it any ideas ...

Could be a problem with the drivers.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-sound/the-speaker-icon-in-the-task-bar-suddenly-has-a/6fa94815-ed2d-40e8-86b2-4821b2876321



First of all, though, double check that the speakers aren't on mute.

Edited at 14:38 Sat 13/08/11 (BST)

I deleted my HDaudio driver by accident while cleaning up my computer and i emptyed my rec bin so its not possible to get it back do you have any suggestions i am using windows xp

Try here

http://download.cnet.com/Realtek-High-Definition-Audio-Codec-Windows-2000-XP-2003/3000-2120_4-10788584.html

is your google deleted also

lol, i will try that if it doesnt work im going to upgrade to windows 7

Right, that didnt work and i i dont know how to download windows 7 do I have to buy it or what?

Strictly speaking yes software is meant to be bought

, I was told i can get it for free

What Laptop you got? Make and model etc...

I would not advise getting pirate Operating Systems. Could lead to a lot of trouble

Discussing it on the forum is the thing that will lead to problems and break the rules. You must may $$$ for you software as we all do Lewie. We don't want Bill Gates eating beans and toast do we

save all your stuff on a pen the format your pc you got to much crap on they

Firstly Rick he only has no sound so clearly more likely a driver issue.... formating the pc is a silly idea. Especially as he doesn't even have the operating system to put on.. umm

Lower the pc in a river Lewie, at least then it will smell like roses

?? then we can help

Before you try anything drastic

Try something simple sorry if it's being pre-mentioned but have a crack at it anyways:

Follow these Step my step!

Press Start
Then Run
Then type in - services.msc

Scroll down to 'Windows Audio' right click properties
Make sure startup type is selected to 'Automatic'and also under 'Service Status' Start is selected!

This fix's alot of common sound problems