Speaker's_Arn't_Being_Reconised

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I've recently brought a new computer and have installed
Windows XP Home edition. However; when I ran through the
installation process I didn't have my speakers attached.
I assumed this wouldn't be a problem as I knew Windows XP
has a Hardware detection system. However; now I've
connected the speakers up but the Hardware wizard doesn't
come up for them. So I tried doing it manually, going
into "Add New Hardware" and it still doesn't recognize
them. I seem to be having the same problem with my Floppy
Disk drive; the computer simply doesn't recognise that
they are there. The Floppy Disk drive was attached when I
installed windows. Now I'm a bit worried about going into
settings as I don't really want to mess with things I
have no idea about. I know the basics about how they work
and how to use them but little else. I'm not sure if the
sound card had been fried or if there is some other
reason for the speakers not being recognized, how can I
tell if it is damaged? As far as the floppy drive is
concerned I have no idea what the problem could be. I was
wondering if anyone could help me out. I've tried
everything I know and there is simply no response. If
anyone could help me out that would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.

 

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The computer never recognizes speakers. It recognizes the sound device you
connect the speakers to - whether they (the speakers) are connected or not!

Now, load the drivers for your particular sound card and enjoy some sound.

--

Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard 🙂

"Rich Stanway" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:420201c49ea6$e5f22d30$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I've recently brought a new computer and have installed
> Windows XP Home edition. However; when I ran through the
> installation process I didn't have my speakers attached.
> I assumed this wouldn't be a problem as I knew Windows XP
> has a Hardware detection system. However; now I've
> connected the speakers up but the Hardware wizard doesn't
> come up for them. So I tried doing it manually, going
> into "Add New Hardware" and it still doesn't recognize
> them. I seem to be having the same problem with my Floppy
> Disk drive; the computer simply doesn't recognise that
> they are there. The Floppy Disk drive was attached when I
> installed windows. Now I'm a bit worried about going into
> settings as I don't really want to mess with things I
> have no idea about. I know the basics about how they work
> and how to use them but little else. I'm not sure if the
> sound card had been fried or if there is some other
> reason for the speakers not being recognized, how can I
> tell if it is damaged? As far as the floppy drive is
> concerned I have no idea what the problem could be. I was
> wondering if anyone could help me out. I've tried
> everything I know and there is simply no response. If
> anyone could help me out that would be greatly
> appreciated. Thank you.

 

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To clarify, speakers don't have drivers and aren't recognized by brand
or anything like that. That said, your sound card may support the
ability to tell Windows how many speakers are in its setup (say 4.1) as
is seen with my Audigy 2 Platinum sound card and my 4.1 surround sound
speakers.

----
Nathan McNulty


Richard Urban wrote:
> The computer never recognizes speakers. It recognizes the sound device you
> connect the speakers to - whether they (the speakers) are connected or not!
>
> Now, load the drivers for your particular sound card and enjoy some sound.
>

 

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Hi, Rich.

As Richard and Nathan said, Windows doesn't "talk" directly to your
speakers. It sends signals to your sound card (built-in or add-on), which
controls your speakers.

In addition to the other tips, this is the kind of problem that often goes
back to the basic "plug it in" solution. I've many times wondered why I
wasn't hearing sound, only to finally recognize that I forgot to flip the
switch on the speakers that morning. (That's embarrassing, even when nobody
knows about it but me!) So be sure your speakers are plugged in - to the
right jacks on the sound card, which may have jacks for both front speakers
and rear speakers, for example. Be sure the speakers are powered up. And
adjust the volume. Etc.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@corridor.net
Microsoft Windows MVP

"Nathan McNulty" <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message
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> To clarify, speakers don't have drivers and aren't recognized by brand or
> anything like that. That said, your sound card may support the ability to
> tell Windows how many speakers are in its setup (say 4.1) as is seen with
> my Audigy 2 Platinum sound card and my 4.1 surround sound speakers.
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
>
> Richard Urban wrote:
>> The computer never recognizes speakers. It recognizes the sound device
>> you connect the speakers to - whether they (the speakers) are connected
>> or not!
>>
>> Now, load the drivers for your particular sound card and enjoy some
>> sound.