My computer isn't playing any sound

[Champ]

I have the volume cranked both on the PC and the real player but don't hear any sound, it's only been this way since today. What could be problem and what can I do to fix it?

[tsakshaug]

1. ummmmm

speakers plugged in? turned on?

sorry do tech support- first question usually is something like that

[Champ]

2. They are

I can hear the speakers with the volume cranked, I just can't hear any sounds from the real player and windows media clips Im trying to play.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

3. Make sure your speakers are turned on

Seriously. I once had to drive halfway across town because a client uses his computer for work (he's a court recorder) and his sound wasn't working. I got there, walked up to his machine, and pushed the power button on his speakers. Ze problem, she was solved.

[Champ]

4. They are

I can hear them buzzing, I just can't hear any sounds from video clips. I put in a CD and it played just fine for some reason.

[Kellanved]

7. the CD-signal goes directly; bypassing drivers etc.

Maybe the (wave-)volume is set to zero or the output muted?

[4morewars]

9. $85.00 please !!

It's called the stupid tax !

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

5. Reboot and see what happens

Happens to me occasionally.

[Champ]

6. I'll try that

[BurtWorm]

8. Do you have a cat?

Does the cat like to play with the wires behind your computer?

[MsUnderstood]

10. First TURN YOUR SPEAKERS DOWN!!

Okay, good job. Cause when you fix it, you are not gonna want to go out and replace blown speakers.

Do you see a speaker icon next to the time on your taskbar (the thing at the bottom of the screen)? Yes? Right click and uncheck MUTE. If that doesn't work then double click and adjust the sound options that appear.

If that doesnt work, Are you using win 98 or win xp?

[Champ]

12. Thanks

[MsUnderstood]

13. Does that mean it worked?

[Champ]

14. Yeah

I checked the sound settings and seen that the "All Waves" volume was down.

[4morewars]

11. Is there a mute button on the keyboard...

I fat fingered that the other day, was just about to uninstall reinstall sound drivers; D'Oh !