Windows XP Pro No Sound now after I ran Regcure?
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medt
, Jan 15 2009 08:38 AM
#1
Posted 15 January 2009 - 08:38 AM
#2
Posted 15 January 2009 - 07:36 PM
Hello medt...
Have you tried running a system restore to a date before you used the registry cleaner? Restoring to a previous registry may straighten things out.
Registry cleaners are notorious for wreaking havoc. I highly recommend never using them.
wannabe1
Have you tried running a system restore to a date before you used the registry cleaner? Restoring to a previous registry may straighten things out.
Registry cleaners are notorious for wreaking havoc. I highly recommend never using them.
wannabe1
#3
Posted 15 January 2009 - 07:49 PM
I ran a system restore, but I did not work. The only thing now that I am really seeing is no sound when I get my emails. I have the correct boxes checked for sound for them, but it is not working and I found a Folder that says LICENSES and then VBOX and it contains Norton, but I have not had Norton Antivirus since 2003 and it will not let me remove it. I even tried the Norton Removal tool THANKS
#4
Posted 15 January 2009 - 09:20 PM
1. Sound problem - reinstall sound driver
2. Norton leftover - use Unlocker: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
2. Norton leftover - use Unlocker: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
#5
Posted 17 January 2009 - 07:00 PM
THANKS I did the unlock, but not sure how to reinstall driver.
#6
Posted 17 January 2009 - 08:13 PM
What computer brand, and model is it?not sure how to reinstall driver
Download HijackThis:and also a little Red "X" is popping up regarding Norton and I have not had Norton on my system in years
http://www.trendsecu...ckthis/download
Click on Download HijackThis Installer
Install, and run it.
Click on Open the Misc Tools section button.
Click on Generate StartupList log button.
The list will open in Notepad.
Save it as startup.txt.
Zip the file, and attach it to your next reply.
#7
Posted 18 January 2009 - 05:44 AM
Hi, mine is a Compaq Presario 6000 and the little red button is not coming up anymore since I used the unlocker tool to get rid of the old Norton completely. I did Hijack and saved the notepad as you said, but I am unsure how to Zip it. The main problem I am having is the sound features for incoming emails through outlook express and my Avast use to give me sounds when there was a new update or a suspicious email and they do not work either. If you can let me know how to zip that file I will place it on here or should I copy and paste what the notebook said? THANKS
#8
Posted 18 January 2009 - 05:51 AM
I think I figured out about the zip folder. Let me know if this worked.
Compaq Presario 6000 - only problem now no sound on incoming emails even though I have it checked to have sound and my Avast is no longer having a sound for suspicious emails or stating that the virus bank has been updated. Thank you again
Compaq Presario 6000 - only problem now no sound on incoming emails even though I have it checked to have sound and my Avast is no longer having a sound for suspicious emails or stating that the virus bank has been updated. Thank you again
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#9
Posted 18 January 2009 - 12:29 PM
Just to make sure, all Norton garbage is gone, run Norton Removal Tool: http://service1.syma...005033108162039
As for the sound is only mail, and Avast sound affected? Do you have other regular Windows sounds? Do you have a sound on the internet? Can you play music CDs?
As for the sound is only mail, and Avast sound affected? Do you have other regular Windows sounds? Do you have a sound on the internet? Can you play music CDs?
#10
Posted 18 January 2009 - 12:35 PM
Hi, Iam glad you asked that. I put in a CD/DVD into my DVD Rom and I saw the green light come on, but nothing. I went to My Computer to find the Drive E or the the other Disc Rewritable and they are not listed. The only thing listed is A, D, and C. I use to have an E and one other drive at one point. Any suggestions? Also I do not see Windows Media Player listed under Accessories and Entertainment as an option. THANKS
Edited by medt, 18 January 2009 - 01:26 PM.
#11
Posted 18 January 2009 - 01:58 PM
It looks like have multiple issues...
Let's start with your CD drive missing...
Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Restart computer.
or...
2. Download, and run Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on cdgone.zip to unzip it.
Right click on cdgone.reg, click Merge.
Accept registry merge.
Restart computer.
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstall. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.
Let's start with your CD drive missing...
Try one of these:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
Restart computer.
or...
2. Download, and run Restore Missing CD Drive patch
Double click on cdgone.zip to unzip it.
Right click on cdgone.reg, click Merge.
Accept registry merge.
Restart computer.
or...
3. Go to Device Manager, click a "+" sign next to IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
You'll see two items:
- ATA Channel0 (or Primary Channel)
- ATA Channel1 (or Secondary Channel)
Right click on each of them, and click Uninstall. Confirm.
Restart Windows. They'll be automatically reinstalled.
#12
Posted 18 January 2009 - 03:44 PM
Okay I got theDVD/CDs back!! THANKS - What is the next thing, the missing sounds? THANKS again and I am happy my DVD is back!
#13
Posted 18 January 2009 - 07:01 PM
Cool
Just curious...which step did bring it back?
Now, I need to know more about the sound issue. Do you have ANY sound, like Windows sound, music CD sound?
Just curious...which step did bring it back?
Now, I need to know more about the sound issue. Do you have ANY sound, like Windows sound, music CD sound?
#14
Posted 18 January 2009 - 07:11 PM
I did the restore midding CD drive patch and it worked. I do have windows sound and it makes the sound when I turn on my computer and boot up. The only sounds I think I am missing is the incoming email sound and the avast sounds that it use to make. I do get a dinging sound when I delete an email, but for some reason no sound for incoming ones. THANKS!!
#15
Posted 18 January 2009 - 08:14 PM
I assume, music CDs play OK?
Go Start>Control Panel, double click on "Sound", click on "Sounds" tab.
What is listed in indicated field? Does the "Test" button work?
(don't pay attention to my setting; I have a customized sound)
Test also Avast sounds:
Go Start>Control Panel, double click on "Sound", click on "Sounds" tab.
What is listed in indicated field? Does the "Test" button work?
(don't pay attention to my setting; I have a customized sound)
Test also Avast sounds:
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