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    Lost sound with vista sp2

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by beige, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. beige

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    after i installed sp2 of vista on my hp dv5 laptop i lost my sound from the computer, i could only hear through headphones so i recovered my old driver and it worked , just wanted to share so people can know.
     
    beige, Jun 5, 2009
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    I don't know about you but for me, I had to change the options under 'Playback Devices' (Right-click on the Vol. icon on the task bar) and change the default playing device from 'Speaker 2' to 'Speaker 1'.

    I wonder why
     
    Krabby Krabs, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. tuηay

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    And I want to leave it as note that: A service pack install should always been done after a clean/fresh install of Windows (Vista in this case)!
     
    tuηay, Jun 5, 2009
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    I had to change the Audio config. It was set to default the HDMI port, instead of the loudspeakers...
     
    LLS, Jun 6, 2009
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  5. beige

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    btw i did it after a clean fresh install, but i didn't try checking the audio config or playback devices, i think it would have worked ,
    thanks for your information
     
    beige, Jun 6, 2009
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    I install, drivers after SP2 and "never" get a problem...
     
    tuηay, Jun 6, 2009
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  7. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    That's in your opinion, right? I have done many service pack installs on XP and Vista without ever doing a clean install. :cool:
     
    Padmé, Jun 6, 2009
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  8. McGrady

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    Service Packs are a little to far-fetched to do a clean-install, imo...unless you have the time, really want to, or is very adamant on doing so. Upgrades on the other hand should be done with a clean install, even if it is not necessary to do so (ie; Vista to Windows 7).
     
    McGrady, Jun 6, 2009
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  9. beige

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    @mcgrady i fully agree with ya
     
    beige, Jun 6, 2009
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