Fix audio device problems in Windows XP

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How to update windows XP audio / sound drivers

This post will help you if you are experiencing any of the following problems:

• you can't hear any sound from your computer
• sounds are interrupted or play abnormally
• your computer doesn't behave normally (crashes, restarts or stops responding) when playing sound
• You get an error message when trying to play a sound (below are some examples of error messages):
  - WAV sound playback error detected.
  - The CD Audio device is in use by another application.
  - MIDI output error detected.
  - Your audio hardware cannot play files like the current file.
  - No wave device that can play files in the current format is installed.

To fix audio device problems with any of the above symptoms, you should first try the in-built sound troubleshooter. If this does not resolve the issue then you will need to look at manually or automatically updating sound drivers.

Windows XP Sound Troublshooter:

• Select Start > Help and Support
• Under Pick a Help Topic, select Fixing a problem
• On the left navigation panel, select Games, sound, and video problems
• In the right panel, select Sound Troubleshooter

Follow the on-screen instructions until your sound problem is resolved or you run out of options. If this happens then you need to look at the next option, updating your sound drivers.

Updating Sound Drivers:

You can use the Microsoft Update Tool in XP to check if there are updates for your sound drivers. If your sound drivers are out of date you will need to get details of the sound driver in question and then contact the manufacturer for an update. Some manufacturers are better than others in responding to these requests. Alternatively, you can let our driver update software do the work for you but there is a registration fee involved. For this option, select the 'Download Now' link below, otherwise follow the instructions below to try to manually update the drivers yourself:

• Select Start > Run
• Type dxdiag in the Open box - click OK
• Select the Sound tab
• Under Device, note the device name, and under Driver, note the name of the Provider
• Click Exit

You now have the information required to contact the sound driver manufacturer and request a driver update.

Automatic Driver Updates

A more simple and effective way of fixing driver-related errors is by using a reliable and efficient Driver Management Tool. Such software can fix even the most obstinate driver errors in a matter of minutes.

Easy Driver Pro is one the web's most trusted and comprehensive Driver Update Programs. By downloading Easy Driver Pro you can instantly resolve your drivers problems by scanning your PC for outdated, missing or corrupt drivers, which are then automatically updated to the most compatible version.

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