The two thousandth milestone is not only the expectation of another end of the world, but also the release of a new operating system from Microsoft - Windows XP. She turned out to be the real “long-liver”: almost 12 years have passed since October 2001, but even now installing Windows on a computer in many cases requires a decision in favor of modern Windows 7 or XP that has been proven to work.
Although, of course, gradually the majority of users still "switch" to the seventh or eighth version of the operating system.
It is not surprising that in informational forums one often encounters the question: “Why does sound not work? On a Windows 7 computer. ” Everything is explained quite simply: the methods for solving some program errors that are successfully used in the old system in modern "OSes" no longer work.
So why does the sound not work? Windows 7 is a reliable system in which developers have reviewed and refined many mechanisms for the interaction of the kernel, driver, and user applications. Therefore, if any problems arise, they are quickly and simply eliminated. Moreover, regardless of the editors. For example, if the sound of Windows 7 versions of Pro, Starter, Home, etc. does not work , then the solution is the same.
The reasons for this malfunction are various - from serious hardware to simple software. What to do if the sound does not work? Windows 7 can only work with a device for which a driver is installed in the operating system. This is the “Russified” English word “driver”, which can be translated as “driver”. Indeed, it is the drivers that control the devices. Without these small specialized programs, any, even the most modern computer component, remains just a useless piece of iron. Thus, if the sound of Windows 7 does not work, then the search for the cause must begin with checking the status of the control program.
To do this, you first need to find out exactly which sound card is installed in the computer. You can go to the website of the motherboard developer (the name and type are indicated on the box) and familiarize yourself with the specification. 90% of users do not use discrete, but built-in sound solutions, so studying the board specifications is the best way to find out the type of sound chip installed. Now the most widely used solutions from VIA and Realtek. Having learned the chip model, you need to download and install the driver.
For example, for Realtek chips, you need to go to the Taiwanese website of the same name and select a control program for your operating system. After the download is complete, it should be installed (a computer restart may be required).
There are situations when there is no sound even after a successful driver installation. In this case, you need:
- uninstall the driver through "Add or Remove Programs" in the "Control Panel" and reinstall it;
- Download a newer version;
- use the driver from the disk that comes with the motherboard.
In addition, it is recommended to check the status of the BIOS settings (Del button when turning on the computer), as sometimes the sound chip is software blocked. Well, of course, you need to make sure that the sound system (speakers) is correctly connected and working.