I had this same instance happen recently.
(the volume icon in taskbar dissapeared, no win startup sounds, etc.)
I formatted C: drive, re-installed windows, dnld updates, same prob.
The second time i re-installed windows, i checked every syep for sound before continuing to next. ie: (between...
As a side note:
I use Zone Alarm FW, with no probs, but if you are dissatisfied, then I suggest a router. Approx $60-$100.
Thw Windows FW only defends against 'incoming' data, it has no 'outgoing' defenses. So, if something got inside, Win FW would have no way of stopping data being sent out...
Resolved...
Evidently, there was a missing, or corrupt piece of data in my .net framework install.
After installing windows the first time, I went ahead and ran updates, and installed all updates for windows and .net framework.
The second time I installed windows, I checked for sound at every...
The CD I have, is a purchased OEM WinXP pro/SP2 install disk.
It is what I used to install the XP on this machine.
I built this machine, from ordered parts from newegg.com
The GigaByte board has a three year warranty, so I would have to RMA the board back to GigaByte for replacement.
I already...
I am running XPpro SP2, ZoneAlarm FW-AV, NOD32 AV, and Avast4 AV. I have had no issues with this combo.
Recently, yesterday, in fact, I lost sound in system.(AC'97 onboard)
If i try to open a sound file with WMP, it shows: "Error, no mixer device is installed ..."
First, I ran complete scans...
Problem Solved!I cannot for the life of me, remember using TweakUI, but evidently I did, for here it is:
I thought I was losing my mind...
Thnx 2 all those who kept me from giving up..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/drwngflies/FoundProb.jpg
Here are links to pics from safe mode, first as current user, me, John. Next as admin, also me.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/drwngflies/SSHJohnSafe.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/drwngflies/SSHAdminSafe.jpg
I am not totally crazy, at least not yet, unless I figure this out...
I already added the volume, labeled it H: and it shows in device mngr., and in Disk Mngmt. And in My Comp if I log into safe mode as Admin.
I have admin status, and am only user, I just don't understand why I cannot find it again.
I did have TweakUI installed Prior to formatting everything...
Removing the case side cover was an unacceptable idea for me, since I paid good money for this X-Blade case to have the window exposed to view the interior.
I also changed the drivers from the 71.89's to the newer 77.13's and temps dropped 8'C at max readings, just from drivers.
I have since...
First: specs...WinXP pro SP2, Zone Alarm FW/AV, Avast home ed. AV, all recent updates to BIOS, and Windows updates current.
I added a SATA drive to my system, and partitioned it into to drives: D: and E: Now, I re-sized my E: down and added another drive, and named it H: So, that gives me three...
I wanted to know if anyone else had any temerature problems with any brand 6600GT's. I bought a Leadtek 6600GT-AGP, and during benchmarks, and certain high-end 3-D games, I am getting 90'C+ temps. I am using Riva tuner to monitor the temps. as they occur. I am not O/C'ing this card, I am running...
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