If the sound of Windows 7 does not work

The two thousandth milestone of millennia is significant not only the expectation of the next end of the world, but also the release of a new operating system from Microsoft - Windows XP. It turned out to be the real "long-liver": since October 2001 it has been almost 12 years, but even now the installation of Windows on a computer in many cases requires a decision in favor of modern Windows 7 or XP-tested. Although, of course, gradually most users still "go" to the seventh or eighth version of the operating system.

It is not surprising that in information forums one often encounters the question: "Why does not sound work? On a Windows 7 computer. " All is explained quite simply: the ways of solving some program errors successfully applied in the old system, in modern "operating systems" no longer work.

So, why does not the sound work? Windows 7 is a reliable system in which developers have revised 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. And, regardless of the editorial staff. For example, if the sound of Windows 7 versions of Pro, Starter, Home, etc. does not work , then the solution method is the same.

The reasons for this malfunction are different - from serious hardware to simple software. What if the sound does not work? Windows 7 is only able to work with such a device, for which a driver is installed in the operating system. This is a "winded up" English-speaking word "driver", which can be translated as "driver". Indeed, it is the drivers that control the devices. Without these small specialized programs, anyone, even the most advanced computer component, remains just a useless piece of iron. Thus, if the sound of Windows 7 does not work, then it is necessary to start the search for the cause from the checking of the state of the control program.

To do this, you first need to find out what kind of sound card is installed in the computer. You can go to the site of the motherboard developer (the name and type are indicated on the box) and read the specification. 90% of users use non-discrete and built-in sound solutions, so studying the board specification is the best way to know the type of installed sound chip. Now the most widespread solutions are from VIA and Realtek. After learning the model of the chip, you need to download and install the driver.

For example, for Realtek chips, you need to go to the same Taiwanese site and pick up a management program for your operating system. After downloading it should be installed (you may need to restart the computer).

There are situations where even after a successful driver installation, there is no sound. In this case, you need:

• Remove 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 (the Del button when the computer is turned on), since sometimes the sound chip is programmed to be blocked. And, of course, you need to make sure that the sound system (speakers) is properly connected and working.