09-19-2008, 03:03 AM
Hello all,
I recently came across a very bizarre problem. My external computer speakers will not play any sound at all after I log on to Windows (running XP). The speakers will play sounds from boot right up until I log on to my user account on the login page. If, for instance, I type an incorrect password on that page, the speakers will make the typical 'beep' sound. However, as I said above, as soon as I actually log in, all of my audio just goes dead. If I log off, and enter an incorrect password, the speakers will not make a sound.
Specs:
- Windows XP
- Soundblaser Live! card (though the speakers should be plug & play)
- ZoltriXound-75 speakers
The problem started about two weeks ago right after I installed a number of Windows updates and a Windows Media player update, which were required for me to gain internet access (long story). I personally suspect the WMP, but it's more of a hunch than anything. I updated from version 9 to version 11 of WMP. hrug:
I think I've already checked all the likely causes of this problem. Off the top of my head:
If anyone can think of anything else I should check or consider, please let me know. I would really appreciate any input anyone can provide.
I recently came across a very bizarre problem. My external computer speakers will not play any sound at all after I log on to Windows (running XP). The speakers will play sounds from boot right up until I log on to my user account on the login page. If, for instance, I type an incorrect password on that page, the speakers will make the typical 'beep' sound. However, as I said above, as soon as I actually log in, all of my audio just goes dead. If I log off, and enter an incorrect password, the speakers will not make a sound.
Specs:
- Windows XP
- Soundblaser Live! card (though the speakers should be plug & play)
- ZoltriXound-75 speakers
The problem started about two weeks ago right after I installed a number of Windows updates and a Windows Media player update, which were required for me to gain internet access (long story). I personally suspect the WMP, but it's more of a hunch than anything. I updated from version 9 to version 11 of WMP. hrug:
I think I've already checked all the likely causes of this problem. Off the top of my head:
- I made sure the speakers were plugged in
- I checked for any muting in the audio mixer
- I made sure the speakers themselves weren't muted
- I used the Windows Media Player 'rollback' option to go back to version 9
- I made sure plug & play devices were enabled in the system BIOS
- The sound card is working properly, according to Windows Device Manager
- I installed new drivers for my sound card
- I tried plugging in headphones to my computer, but they behaved in the same manner as the speakers.
If anyone can think of anything else I should check or consider, please let me know. I would really appreciate any input anyone can provide.