Each user should know how to cope with one or another computer problem. Especially if the problems concern the main components: input-output devices, the Internet and sound. What if there are no audio devices on the computer? What can cause this phenomenon? How should a user behave to deal with a problem? There are a lot of options for the development of events. Therefore, you should either immediately contact the professionals in the service centers, or independently by sorting out possible situations to understand what is the matter.
Drivers
This scenario is most common. Are there no audio devices on the computer? Windows XP or any other operating system - it doesn’t matter which person uses it. After all, the problem does not depend on this.
Why? It's all about the drivers. This software is installed on all existing operating systems so that the computer sees the connected audio playback device. If they are not (or they are out of date), then the audio devices will either malfunction or refuse to perform their functions at all.
Therefore, if there are problems with sound, the first thing is recommended to reinstall or update the drivers. Maybe this is where the problem lies.
No connection
But it also happens that even after reinstalling the software, audio devices are missing. This means that this is not the problem at all. For what other reasons can the problem under investigation occur?
For example, if there is no sound reproducing device in principle. Most often this item is related to desktop computers. In other words, when the speakers are not connected to the PC. In this situation, the operating system, even after installing or updating drivers, will indicate that the audio component was not found.
How to be Everything is very simple: the intended sound reproducing device must be connected to a computer. And if drivers have not been installed before, install them. If there is a connection, but the problem persists, you will have to look for another reason for this phenomenon.
Lack of Windows Audio
Are there no audio devices on the computer? Windows XP, like other operating systems, sometimes sins this problem. It's time not to panic and check whether the service responsible for sound in the operating system is initially connected. If it is turned off, then even with properly connected speakers or headphones, the sound will not play.
Not the most common occurrence, but it makes users think seriously. After all, usually few people pay attention to the disabled Windows Audio function. They simply forget about it.
How to check if the "Windows Audio" option is enabled? To do this, go to "Control Panel" - "Administration" - "Services". In this window, you will need to find the function being studied. Now you need to click on "Actions" - "Properties". In the window that opens, in the "Local computer" tab, in the "Startup type" parameter, you need to set the pointer to "Auto" and save the changes. This algorithm of actions is suitable for Windows XP. It is in this operating system that Windows Audio is most often disabled for one reason or another. Everything is ready, but does the OS write "No audio devices"?
Malfunction
It may also be that this problem appears due to a malfunction of the sound card or speakers (headphones). This case is not so easy to detect. Especially when it comes to computer hardware.
If faulty equipment is found, it will have to be replaced. After that, the drivers are installed for the connected audio playback devices. And if the cause of the studied error is precisely the malfunction of any components, the problem will disappear.
Viruses
There are no audio devices on the computer (XP, "Seven" or any other operating system can cause you such trouble), but is all the equipment in good condition? The next scenario, which is far from the rarest, is infection of the operating system.
Viruses are the main enemies of computer performance. And they can lead to unforeseen situations. For example, disable I / O devices. Or even block the sound. Fortunately, this does not happen so often. But such cases cannot be called rare.
Therefore, if there is no sound on the computer or it has suddenly disappeared, it is recommended to check the operating system for viruses. Disinfection of the computer, as well as the removal of all potentially dangerous files will help to cope with the problem.
After cleaning and treatment, you will need to restart the operating system. Next, the Windows Audio service is checked. And if everything is in perfect order, the sound turns on. He should appear.
Connectors
No audio devices? No sound on the computer? Maybe it's all about the connectors and sockets for connecting equipment. The thing is that if it’s not about the built-in audio playback device, then most likely the component connection jack is damaged. Particularly high probability of this phenomenon on older computers.
It is recommended to look at the jack to which speakers or headphones are connected. And try to connect the audio playback component to another connector. Next, you will need to update the drivers. You can check the result. If the problem was in the damaged connectors, then after reconnecting the speakers to another jack, it will disappear.
Incompatibility
Are there no audio devices on the computer? If we are talking about new operating systems, it is likely that the problem may be in the incompatibility of the connected device. On built-in components, this also occurs, but much less often.
Now even speakers and headphones have the so-called minimum system requirements. The computer to which the components are connected must meet the requirements. Otherwise, it will not work to make the device work.
Particular attention should be paid to the operating system. Often, owners of older audio devices complain that they have no sound on Windows 10. This is a normal occurrence. This OS has many incompatible devices. And the old components will not work with it. It is recommended that you either purchase a new sound reproducing device or reinstall the operating system.