Solution for laptop audio device not functioning Closed

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Hello, 

ello, 
i have a Windows XP sound device driver installed but no sound plays from my laptop at all. If i go onto windows media player a warning pops up saying: 
"Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with your sound device. There may not be a sound device installed on your computer, it may be in use by another program, or it may not be functioning properly." 
when i go to properties, it says: 
Legacy Audio Drivers 
Device Type - Sound, video and game controllers 
Manufacturer - (Standard system devices) 
Location - Unknown. 
It also says that it is working properly and does not need updated. 
please help?

Configuration: Windows XP / Safari 532.5

jack4rall · Answer

Hello,

Try this 1

Click on Start --> Run--> Type services.msc --> press Enter.

"Services" window will be opened. 

 At right side, scroll down for the "Windows Audio" --> Double click on the 

"Windows Audio". "Windows Audio Properties" window will be opened. 

Set "Startup" type to " Automatic" from the drop-down menu ---> Click

on "Start" button.

(Note: If the service is already started then stop it by clicking on "Stop" button 

and then click on "Start" button to start the service)

Click on OK.

Good Luck

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