reinstalled windows xp ....now no sound ??

[antiqcool]

I have recently reinstalled windows xp on my computer ( Packard Bell imedia 1307) there is a built in sound card (realtek ac97) windows no longer recognizes this sound card.....so I cannot adjust volume etc. I have tried to download drivers, but I don't know how to install them, or even if they are the correct drivers.....can someone please help ?....thank you

[Starbuck]

Hi antiqcool,

 

Try this link:

 

http://download.cnet.com/Realtek-AC-97-Driver-Windows-98-Me-2000-XP-2003/3000-2120_4-10238712.html

 

From the page click the Download Now button and save the file to your desktop.

Then double click on the icon to run the installer and follow any instructions.

You may have to reboot your system for the changes to kick in.

[KenB]

Hi,

 

I have looked on the PB site and can see no mention of 1307 under the imedia options.

See here:

http://www.packardbell.co.uk/pb/en/GB/content/download

 

There is an XP compatible driver ( PV U09 ) ??

 

There is an option to d/l some software to identify the hardware on your system.

Click on the "i" in the circle.

 

Let us know how you get on.

[Dalo Harkin]

Personally I would go into device manager and try and install the driver and when it searches will search windows update for one too..

[GRANDAD]

Hi ANTIQCOOL, i had the same problem after reinstalling win xp on a friends PC, The sound was realtek AC'97. . Having found this on the INTERNET, loaded it onto a disc and went through the device manager to reinstall the driver and yes! it worked - we have lift off and sound. Starbucks link is the one. Good luck.

 

PS as had been said you could load it onto your desktop but i used a disc so as to keep a record, this self loaded on insertion.