Hi Bill,
Try the 6th FAQ section here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
Courtesy MVP Kelly.
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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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"Bill" <Bill DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, Ive been using windows xp for 6 months or so, it came with the comp,
> so I
> did not install it myself.
>
> But sometimes all of a sudden the entire system becomes mute. as in now
> sound what so ever, you pop in a cd or another type of media, click play
> and
> still no sound.
>
> you have to restart the comp to get your sound back...
>
> ive noticed this poblem about 1.5 month after the purchase.
> i havent installed any new sound cards or any new devices.
>
> can anyone please help me out?
>
> thanks
> - Bill