no audio device ouput installed

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

What audio device is it? You'll have to look in device manager when you're booted into XP. "Zenteno" wrote in message

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

If you open that windows vista welcome center there is an icon to setup devices (I forget the exact name) and it will scan for devices that didnt install during initial setup. So far only 1 device I have didnt install by using that tool.
"Zenteno" wrote:

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

I did what you said, I got 3 programs that didnt install: Multimedia Audio Controller > Failed > Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver sofware for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Conexant AC-Link Audio. The system cannot find the file specified.
------------------------------ PCI Modem > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > AC97 Data Fax SoftModem with SmartCP
------------------------------
Mass Storage Controller > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
------------------------------
So basically I couldnt install any of them, what should I do?
"Jason" wrote:

If you open that windows vista welcome center there is an icon to setup devices (I forget the exact name) and it will scan for devices that didnt install during initial setup. So far only 1 device I have didnt install by using that tool.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

Hi tom, Well I have a question, how do I find out which audio device do i have when im booted into XP, cause im on vista. Or do I have to go back to xp, and then install vista again???
"Tom Scales" wrote:

What audio device is it? You'll have to look in device manager when you're booted into XP. "Zenteno" wrote in message I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

You installed Vista in a dual boot, right? So, just boot XP.
If you upgraded over XP, without dual boot, then that really wasn't recommended. Since this must just be a test machine, since you wouldn't have upgraded your main machine, then either research the specs for your computer on the vendor's website or, yes, blow away vista, install XP, document all your components and start over.
Tom "Zenteno" wrote in message

Hi tom, Well I have a question, how do I find out which audio device do i have when im booted into XP, cause im on vista. Or do I have to go back to xp, and then install vista again???
"Tom Scales" wrote:
What audio device is it? You'll have to look in device manager when you're booted into XP. "Zenteno" wrote in message I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

Tried that, but houston we have a problem haha, my file is corrupted or something like that, so I cant boot xp anymore
"Tom Scales" wrote:

You installed Vista in a dual boot, right? So, just boot XP.
If you upgraded over XP, without dual boot, then that really wasn't recommended. Since this must just be a test machine, since you wouldn't have upgraded your main machine, then either research the specs for your computer on the vendor's website or, yes, blow away vista, install XP, document all your components and start over.
Tom "Zenteno" wrote in message Hi tom, Well I have a question, how do I find out which audio device do i have when im booted into XP, cause im on vista. Or do I have to go back to xp, and then install vista again???
"Tom Scales" wrote:
What audio device is it? You'll have to look in device manager when you're booted into XP. "Zenteno" wrote in message I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

You can try going to HP's site and downloading the lastest XP drivers, they might work.
"Zenteno" wrote:

I did what you said, I got 3 programs that didnt install: Multimedia Audio Controller > Failed > Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver sofware for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Conexant AC-Link Audio. The system cannot find the file specified.
------------------------------ PCI Modem > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > AC97 Data Fax SoftModem with SmartCP
------------------------------
Mass Storage Controller > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
------------------------------
So basically I couldnt install any of them, what should I do?
"Jason" wrote:
If you open that windows vista welcome center there is an icon to setup devices (I forget the exact name) and it will scan for devices that didnt install during initial setup. So far only 1 device I have didnt install by using that tool.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

this is a very common problem and we all need help. i remember that there was a vista support line. it was one of these numbers: 1-800-360-7561
"Andrew Watiker" wrote:

You can try going to HP's site and downloading the lastest XP drivers, they might work.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I did what you said, I got 3 programs that didnt install: Multimedia Audio Controller > Failed > Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver sofware for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Conexant AC-Link Audio. The system cannot find the file specified.
------------------------------ PCI Modem > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > AC97 Data Fax SoftModem with SmartCP
------------------------------
Mass Storage Controller > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
------------------------------
So basically I couldnt install any of them, what should I do?
"Jason" wrote:
If you open that windows vista welcome center there is an icon to setup devices (I forget the exact name) and it will scan for devices that didnt install during initial setup. So far only 1 device I have didnt install by using that tool.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

1. No, Microsoft doesn't officially support Beta software. So there won't be a Vista Beta phone support number.
2. Yes it is a big problem. What did you receive from the maker of your soundcard when you called them and emailed them?
"GamefreQ" wrote in message

this is a very common problem and we all need help. i remember that there was a vista support line. it was one of these numbers: 1-800-360-7561
"Andrew Watiker" wrote:
You can try going to HP's site and downloading the lastest XP drivers, they might work.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I did what you said, I got 3 programs that didnt install: Multimedia Audio Controller > Failed > Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver sofware for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Conexant AC-Link Audio. The system cannot find the file specified.
------------------------------ PCI Modem > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > AC97 Data Fax SoftModem with SmartCP
------------------------------
Mass Storage Controller > Failed > Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. > Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
------------------------------
So basically I couldnt install any of them, what should I do?
"Jason" wrote:
If you open that windows vista welcome center there is an icon to setup devices (I forget the exact name) and it will scan for devices that didnt install during initial setup. So far only 1 device I have didnt install by using that tool.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

"Zenteno" wrote:

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

Hey i have a Gateway Laptop and after wiping out hard drive and installing Vista 2 5384 i get the same error. However after i upgraded from XP --> Vista it worked... must have still stored info from old OS .... need some sorta patch to fix problem... Help me out someone or MICROSOFT... thanks :D
"Zenteno" wrote:

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

"Rossco" wrote:

Hey i have a Gateway Laptop and after wiping out hard drive and installing Vista 2 5384 i get the same error. However after i upgraded from XP -- Vista it worked... must have still stored info from old OS .... need some sorta patch to fix problem... Help me out someone or MICROSOFT... thanks :D
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

i got the same problem but i clean install how do i get the no audio output device error from coming up cause that makes media player useless
"Rossco" wrote:

Hey i have a Gateway Laptop and after wiping out hard drive and installing Vista 2 5384 i get the same error. However after i upgraded from XP -- Vista it worked... must have still stored info from old OS .... need some sorta patch to fix problem... Help me out someone or MICROSOFT... thanks :D
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

What version of Vista 64bit or 32bit?
If you are going to use the 64 bit and you have a realtek sound card, you can goto hp and search for 64bit drivers for the ac97' sp30305 worked for me. You have to also disable your UAC and disable your driver signing. That may work for you, Good luck.
"GamefreQ" wrote:

i got the same problem but i clean install how do i get the no audio output device error from coming up cause that makes media player useless
"Rossco" wrote:
Hey i have a Gateway Laptop and after wiping out hard drive and installing Vista 2 5384 i get the same error. However after i upgraded from XP -- Vista it worked... must have still stored info from old OS .... need some sorta patch to fix problem... Help me out someone or MICROSOFT... thanks :D
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

Here is a couple ideas. Number one, try Windows update. It installed myt Conexiant drivers automatically. Now here is a ricky idea, and I can guarantee nothing on this, because it may cause a "blue screen error" so do a complete PC back-up before you start!
Put your driver recovery disk in. Now instead of letting it auto-run, explore the disk, under drivers, and audio. There is a setup.exe there. Try that, even if your computer hasn't found our audio, the driver will. and it will load.
Now, one of two thingd will happen, you will either get a blue screen, or your sound will work. Best of luck either way.
Now, for the modem, you just have to put the disk in, and use the "driver update" option in the device manager. Browse the computer, in the driver disk, under "Modem" just direct it to the folder, it will load your drivers.
This is what I did with my HP 7030us Notebook.
Hope this helps.
"Zenteno" wrote:

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

I had a problem with my notebook on drivers too. Those conexand drivers can be tricky. I have a toshiba but the same solution may work for you.
1. Download the drivers from HP at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?os=228&lc=en&cc=ca&lang=en&product=1114027&dlc=en 2. Try to install the drivers.
If you are having problems what you may need to tell it that the drivers work on Windows XP. You can do that by following the instructions below:
1. Right click on the downloaded driver. 2. Click on the properties button. 3. Choose the compatibility tab. 4. Put a check in "Run this program in compatibility Mode for:". 5. Makre sure it has Windows XP (Servier Pack 2). 6. Try to install drivers ago using the file.
Hope this works for you.
"Gene Fitz" wrote in message

Here is a couple ideas. Number one, try Windows update. It installed myt Conexiant drivers automatically. Now here is a ricky idea, and I can guarantee nothing on this, because it may cause a "blue screen error" so do a complete PC back-up before you start!
Put your driver recovery disk in. Now instead of letting it auto-run, explore the disk, under drivers, and audio. There is a setup.exe there. Try that, even if your computer hasn't found our audio, the driver will. and it will load.
Now, one of two thingd will happen, you will either get a blue screen, or your sound will work. Best of luck either way.
Now, for the modem, you just have to put the disk in, and use the "driver update" option in the device manager. Browse the computer, in the driver disk, under "Modem" just direct it to the folder, it will load your drivers.
This is what I did with my HP 7030us Notebook.
Hope this helps.
"Zenteno" wrote:
I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

I am having the same problem. I updated from xp to vista business yesterday. i have checked my drivers and they are working properly. I have tried plugging my speakers into the headphone jack and that doesn't work either. if you have an answer to this problem please post it.
Thank.s
"Zenteno" wrote:

I just upgrade to windows vista, but I got no sound. Im in a Laptop Hp L2000, so it has the sound card in the motherboard.
I click on the speaker icon on the Right bottom corner, I get a messages that says "No audio device output is installed".
So I dont know what to do, if my speakers are part of the laptop....
I will appreciate if somebody can help me

On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:41:03 -0800, Aries Graphic Design <Aries Graphic Design@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

I am having the same problem. I updated from xp to vista business yesterday. i have checked my drivers and they are working properly. I have tried plugging my speakers into the headphone jack and that doesn't work either. if you have an answer to this problem please post it.

The answer may be surprising. I have a MB that has build-in audio support and has no less then six jacks for various combinations of speakers and a micophone. I didn't touch the cables for my 5-1 surround sound system and it worked fine in XP Pro. Well, like you after installed Vista, no sound. What happened?
I downloaded a updated driver, Vista certified but for some goofy reason it didn't like how the speakers were plugged in, yet didn't say boo. So, one at a time I pulled plugs while "playing" a audio CD. A little trial and error and some cable switching and back in business. I know, makes no sense, but afterall we're talking about Windows.
If that don't work, check for a icon in your task tray for audio. Some setups mute certain setting or push the slider way down and you can't hear any sound. Also it is faily common to have a mute switch under microphone. Depending on setup this may need to be on or off in order to hear audio. I know, that makes no sense either.

I have recently bought a new Sony VAIO (Laptop) VGN-FE41E. After I expericenced some windows problems I have upgraded the system software (Windows Vista Home Premium OEMAct). Then my computer fell silent. When I hover over the sound icon next to the clock. (bottom right hand corner) I get the message "No Audio Output Device is installed." Before I upgraded my Vista the device worked properly-previously I was using the same system software.
To solve the problem I have tried the following: 1- In the control panel> Harware and sound > sound, it is indicated that “No audio devices are installed” 2- In the control panel> Device manager, under Sound, video and game conrollers I have found SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec. I have tried to update the driver of this device by right clicking. I was notified that “Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date” 3- Afterwards I disabled and enabled the device. It did not solve the problem. 4- Afterwards I uninstalled the device and reinsalled it again in Device manager. It did not work. 5- I also visited the driver databse website ( http://www.driversdb.com/device.php?id=73047 ) no driver is offered for this product for windows Vista (For other system software they do). 6- VAIO website does also not offer drivers for this product.
Can anyone help me to solve this problem?

Kadizade wrote:

I have recently bought a new Sony VAIO (Laptop) VGN-FE41E. After I expericenced some windows problems I have upgraded the system software (Windows Vista Home Premium OEMAct). Then my computer fell silent. When I hover over the sound icon next to the clock. (bottom right hand corner) I get the message "No Audio Output Device is installed." Before I upgraded my Vista the device worked properly-previously I was using the same system software.
To solve the problem I have tried the following: 1- In the control panel> Harware and sound > sound, it is indicated that “No audio devices are installed” 2- In the control panel> Device manager, under Sound, video and game conrollers I have found SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec. I have tried to update the driver of this device by right clicking. I was notified that “Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date” 3- Afterwards I disabled and enabled the device. It did not solve the problem. 4- Afterwards I uninstalled the device and reinsalled it again in Device manager. It did not work. 5- I also visited the driver databse website ( http://www.driversdb.com/device.php?id=73047 ) no driver is offered for this product for windows Vista (For other system software they do). 6- VAIO website does also not offer drivers for this product.
Can anyone help me to solve this problem?

You won't like the answer. You have run afoul of the Vista DRM, you must completely erase the disk and reinstall. Of course you could just use XP.
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I too am having this same problem. External Bose speakers worked fine with XP.....now I get nothing.....same messages as your getting...."No Audio Device installed" This is driving me nuts......I'm ready to switch back to XP or get a MAC!! Is there any way possible to get my money back on this stupid Vista Home Premium?!!!! I called customer support and they ended up telling me to call the Bose people and see if they had any updated drivers. I haven't done that yet, but I guess I will. I've had nothing but trouble with Vista. If anyone knows specificly how to overcome this "audio" problem, please, please advise! Deidre
"Kadizade" wrote:

I have recently bought a new Sony VAIO (Laptop) VGN-FE41E. After I expericenced some windows problems I have upgraded the system software (Windows Vista Home Premium OEMAct). Then my computer fell silent. When I hover over the sound icon next to the clock. (bottom right hand corner) I get the message "No Audio Output Device is installed." Before I upgraded my Vista the device worked properly-previously I was using the same system software.
To solve the problem I have tried the following: 1- In the control panel> Harware and sound > sound, it is indicated that “No audio devices are installed” 2- In the control panel> Device manager, under Sound, video and game conrollers I have found SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec. I have tried to update the driver of this device by right clicking. I was notified that “Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date” 3- Afterwards I disabled and enabled the device. It did not solve the problem. 4- Afterwards I uninstalled the device and reinsalled it again in Device manager. It did not work. 5- I also visited the driver databse website ( http://www.driversdb.com/device.php?id=73047 ) no driver is offered for this product for windows Vista (For other system software they do). 6- VAIO website does also not offer drivers for this product.
Can anyone help me to solve this problem?

joseph2k wrote:

Kadizade wrote:
I have recently bought a new Sony VAIO (Laptop) VGN-FE41E. After I expericenced some windows problems I have upgraded the system software (Windows Vista Home Premium OEMAct). Then my computer fell silent. When I hover over the sound icon next to the clock. (bottom right hand corner) I get the message "No Audio Output Device is installed." Before I upgraded my Vista the device worked properly-previously I was using the same system software.
To solve the problem I have tried the following: 1- In the control panel> Harware and sound > sound, it is indicated that “No audio devices are installed” 2- In the control panel> Device manager, under Sound, video and game conrollers I have found SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec. I have tried to update the driver of this device by right clicking. I was notified that “Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date” 3- Afterwards I disabled and enabled the device. It did not solve the problem. 4- Afterwards I uninstalled the device and reinsalled it again in Device manager. It did not work. 5- I also visited the driver databse website ( http://www.driversdb.com/device.php?id=73047 ) no driver is offered for this product for windows Vista (For other system software they do). 6- VAIO website does also not offer drivers for this product.
Can anyone help me to solve this problem?
You won't like the answer. You have run afoul of the Vista DRM, you must completely erase the disk and reinstall. Of course you could just use XP.

What's your basis for this statement?? I cannot see how Digital Rights Management could possibly nullify performance of the sound device.
It sounds like he simply has to run a setup program to install the drivers for the actual SigmaTel HD audio device. I think OP needs a driver for the device rather than just the codec. Besides a codec, a computer needs a codec interface, otherwise known as a sound card. Rather than searching for a "driver" for a Sigmatel HD Audio Codec, I'd search Sony for Vista drivers for this specific computer. When I did that, although Sony lists about 20 laptops in the FE series, there is NO such thing as a VGN-FE41E. Nevertheless, when looking at some of the other FE-series computers, one finds pages like this one, http://tinyurl.com/36x7ww, for example, which list a lot of things that must be installed to make the computer compatible with Vista. The one that jumps out is the SonicStage update. My guess is that installing that software will allow the SigmaTel device and speakers to be recognized and function. Nevertheless, it's optimal to be able to download something from the page for the specific computer. I therefore hope that "VGN-FE41E" was a typo and that there is a valid model number to guide Kadizade.

Had the same problem with Vista...(no audio device installed) Try this it works.........first go to microsoft and install the upgrade (KB929685).....then go to the control panel>system>device manager.....highlight the sound controller.......uninstall the High Defination Sound Device and uninstall the driver (check box)........restart the computer and the system will reinstall both and the upgrade prevents it from happening again.

This fix worked for me with Vista.
The key is to uninstall the device as well as the driver exactly as noted above. I learn something new everyday.
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