

There are several who have this same issue in my family alone. So, if anyone knows which files to remove from HKEY-LOCAL-MACHINE\SOFTWARE that resides in c:\Windows\system32 and take out C-Media Audio Drivers, I will appreciate feedback. I turned the on board sound card off in the BIOS. Hardware Help Sound Card Help How to fix missing or lost sound in Windows Updated: by Computer Hope If you don't hear any sound through your speakers when playing a song, video, game, or other sound-related activities, review the sections below for help on troubleshooting the issue.

I thought I could resolve the cmicnfg.cpl file by installing a new Sound Blaster Card and Audigy software. Computer Hopes ch000208 doesn't address editing the registry to remove the files creating the problem. Unfortunately MS hasn't stepped up to the plate to acknowledge the corrupted file and offer a fix. What I have found out is the AC '97 RealTech driver was patched by MicroSoft in their SP2. 3) In the Sound, video and game controllers section, right-click on your audio device, then click Uninstall. 2) Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager. I'm unable to change anything in My Computer > Sounds and Audio Devices - because it is "grayed out". 1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box. Like most I have no sound because of the overrated C-MEDIA WDM Audio Driver. I'm sure most readers at some point will experience no sound once SP2 has been updated.
