Volume mutes on and off continually

[fishkiller00]

Not sure if this is where I need to post this, but I really need some help. I'm having an issue with one of my laptops. The volume icon in the sys tray mutes on and off all the time. I've re-installed the drivers, but no luck. Could anyone give some ideas to try. This is very annoying, especially when trying to work on something. Thanks to everyone in advance

 

[JPaules]

Have you looked for updated drivers?

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JP

 

[linney]

What rate of occurrence are you seeing for this fault, does it happen once per day, or once per hour?

Do you have the same problem if you logon as a different user?

310560 - How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

HOW TO: Resources for Troubleshooting Sound Problems in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q307918

Some general things to try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Sounds.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp