'no Audio Device' Error

If you have experienced a Windows "No AudioNext, you should reinstall the sound card and
Device" error, it most likely means that yourdrivers. It is possible driver updates have been
sound card is not installed properly. Even thoughmade since the sound card was manufactured
other problems can cause this error, anand released, so it is a good idea to visit the
improperly installed sound card is the mostmanufacturer's site and see if there are driver
common reason. If the audio card isn't properlyupdates. Once you do this, restart the computer
connected in the motherboard or you do notagain. The problem is (more than likely) the
have an audio controller connected, you will getdefault device in audio properties is still the
this error. Also, it is possible that the device youonboard, you can select the creative devices and
are trying to use is not compatible to theit will probably work, but it will be better to disable
motherboard you are using.the onboard all together.
Troubleshooting the most common errorUninstalling and reinstalling the sound card will more
Here are a few steps to take to solve the mostthan likely fix your problem.
common error, an improperly installed card:Other troubleshooting tips
You will first need to find your audio controllingIf you are still experiencing difficulties, try these
device or controller. This controller is what givesother troubleshooting ideas.
you the ability to adjust the sound for everything.• If you think your sound card may be
From your start menu, go to your control panel.'dead', before buying a new one, I would
Then, go to add hardware and search for therecommend borrowing one that is fully functioning
hardware yourself. Don't let the computer searchfrom a friend, if possible, and installing that one to
for it automatically, because if it is improperlysee if the error is in the card itself.
installed it may not be seen. Then, scroll down to• Try using a different PCi slot, that way
sound devices and search for your audiowindows may detect it as new instead of trying
controller. Check the properties of the device, andto reconfigure it on the slots its currently on. This
see if it is installed properly. If it isn't installedcan also help you to determine whether one of
properly you will see a yellow highlighted questionthe slots are bad.
mark beside the device's name• If you have an onboard sound card
• The best way to solve this problem isbut are trying to use a sound card you bought
to uninstall your sound card and drivers. You willseparately, ensure the onboard one is disabled.
reboot, enter the bios, disable the onboard audio,Always ensure the sound card you purchase is
game port, and midi. Then boot back intocompatible with your board. If it doesn't say on
windows, go to add remove programs and makethe packaging, do a little research online prior to
sure that any programs for the device wasthe purchase.
removed.