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Originally Posted by Phalanx
...Why the standard pc/windows can't have some kind've internal scanning application that says what you've got and what's needed to make it work, when it's not working...is beyond me...
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Apart from the suggestion earlier re: Control Panel, Audio devices etc I'm not sure.
I have
aida32 on my pc (free to download and run, googling it will find several places, offering it). This will give you an idea of what's "inside" your pc, software/hardware etc. This could identify the problem.
One question though (excuse me, if this sounds stupid) I am assuming you had no problems with sound before you formatted the hard- drive, your speakers are working etc...
You can also try
Start,
Run, enter
dxdiag in the space provided.
A screen should appear with headings at the top. Click on 'sound' tab, this should give 'device name' ie what-ever plays your sound, card, driver etc. There is a
test directsound box, click on it. You will be asked if you can hear anything. A small screen underneath will tell you if the test was successful or not - hopefully yes.
You can also try the 'music' tab. Another box should be present, with a list of devices - with the words "test using this port" above it, there should be a
test directmusic box underneath it. Click on the items on the list, then 'test .....' box. Again you will be asked if you can hear anything. A box underneath will show if the test was successful or not.
I had a similar sound problem before as well ie I couldn't hear anything.
Trying to remember how I fixed it. (Didn't need a new sound card anyway, that's for sure)