No audio device found on xp in dell a860

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shan - Jan 14, 2009 at 04:02 AM
 SUMIT - Jul 6, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Hello,
i have upgraded my a860 dell notebook with xp.when i play music in media player ,its saying no audio device found what can i do ?
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OK, since DELL never actually wants u to downgrade to XP, they have not made provision for the correct drivers and OS patch on the installation CD.

You need to follow these steps:
1. Go to this link : http://www.reasonco.com/support/drivers/Tyan%20-%20Guidant/Audio/R138/5257_PG211_R138_UAAV10a-5013/MSHDQFE/Win2K_XP/us/ and download "kb888111xpsp2.exe"

2. After downloading the file, run the exe and follow the installation instructions.

3. The patch allows your OS to recognise the High Definition Audio Device.

4. Install the Drivers that were shipped with your laptop:
- R190096 (Conexant Audio)
- R190098 (Conexant Modem)

Good Luck
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Hi, Thanks... This tip works for me!
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thanx this method is ok
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thanks this works for me also
thanks a lot
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hi ren
thanks thanks thanks alot........
i was suffering from this problem from many days n u solve it,,,,,,,thanks alot
but i want to now........what is it--Index of /support/drivers/Tyan - Guidant/Audio/R138/5257_PG211_R138_UAAV10a-5013/MSHDQFE/Win2K_XP/us
it was't installed when we install xp cd.........
May god bless u
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hey tnx dude
tats work for me
thaks a lot
actually i was vry much annoyed abt the sound problem
congrats dude ur magic works
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hi,

i would like to thank you for the advice on the problem, my problem is solved and will be able to sleep..

thanx!!!!!!!!!!
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hi. i have sp3 and i can't launch that file as it's for sp2. don't know how to get that driver for my audio card. have to look forward.
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Hi Dude,

Your solution works like a charm!!!

A million thanks, man!!

I had almost given up.

Anthony G.
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Sourabh > Anto
Oct 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I have similar problem with Vostro 1015n. XP recognizes the audio device but I have not found the driver for xp even in dell site.
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mihai > Sourabh
Jan 11, 2010 at 09:49 AM
If the driver is installed and the device "is working properly" but you still don't get any sound, go to Device Manager, right click the device, select Properties, go to Driver tab and click Update.
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BoJlk Posts 2 Registration date Thursday March 12, 2009 Status Member Last seen March 13, 2009
Mar 13, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Where can i find the Conexant Modem Driver.
I bought a Laptop and the Driver CD wasn't supplied with it.

Most of the Drivers i've managed to find and install but the Sound and the ICH8 i found are only for Vista.
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thiw was really helpful for me also, thanks. The sound definitely isn't as loud as it used to be though. Any ideas on that?

Thanks!
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jeff > juddrl
May 20, 2009 at 03:47 AM
wowww! it worked for me thanx a million tyms
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Hei Man i am very very happy
U have done such a wonderful Job
I will never forget what u have done
It worked Very well
I dontknow kno hw to thank u
I feel like Hugging u
I was about 2 buy Vista just coz my sound wasn't working
Thanx very much Buddy
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I already have sp3 and it tells me that i don't need that patch...what can i do? pls answer
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You don't need the patch if you've got SP3. It's already done.

It isn't Dell that doesn't want you to downgrade to XP. it's Micro$oft. They want you to have Vista with all the DRM put there on behalf of M$'s "Business Partners" i.e. anybody who gives M$ enough money so they agree to build in his DRM. Gone are the days when Micro$oft was on the side of the user, sort of like a tech-savvy older brother. Now, they aren't just one of the sharks, they are leading the pack.
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oh its great it works U ROCKS BUDY
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You guys are awesome! Driver downloaded here worked perfectly. Sound is working. Amazing how people can make a difference in lieu of big business.
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