Why does not my computer work?

Why does not my computer work?


Modern personal computer - complexhigh-tech and productive device. In order to understand why the sound does not work on the personal computer, you need to consistently check both the hardware and the software.



Why does not my computer work?


You will need



  • Personal computer or laptop, speaker system.


Instructions


1


To start, restart the systemBlock. It is possible that the absence of sound is caused by a software failure, and the operation of the operating system is normalized after a reboot. Check the soundness of peripheral audio devices - sound speakers, headphones. Are they connected to the mains and connected properly to the system unit. The speakers are usually equipped with a separate power switch with a volume control - check if the regulator is working. If there is another computer working properly, check the functioning of the audio devices on it.


2


In the event that external audio devicesAnd the sound still does not work, you need to go to checking the computer settings. If you have the Windows operating system, find the speaker symbol in the lower right corner of the monitor. Make sure that the symbol is not crossed out. When you hover the cursor over the speaker icon and the left click, the volume slider will appear. Set the slider to the extreme position corresponding to the maximum volume.


3


Check if there is no sound at all or onlywhen playing multimedia files. If there is no sound, check if the drivers for the audio system are installed. To check, hover over the "My Computer" icon, select "Properties" - "Hardware" - "Device Manager", "Audio, Video and Game Devices" tab. The presence of an exclamation point indicates the lack of necessary drivers. You can download them from official websites of manufacturers. If the audio playback device is turned on and functioning, but when playing a multimedia file there is no sound or picture, it is obvious that codecs are not installed. You can also download them on the official sites of codec package manufacturers.


4


If the sound still does not appear, then probablyPresence of a malfunction of the audio card. If possible, make sure that the audio card is working properly by installing it on another computer. Modern faulty audio cards are subject to replacement - if the card is broken, you will need to purchase a new one to restore the sound system.


5


In the event that the audio card is working, you needPerform a check for conflicting software. Reinstall the operating system with an earlier date. it is possible that installation of any service subroutine or virus blocking the audio card has occurred. Recovery will remove such a subroutine, so it becomes clear whether this is the cause of the fault or not.


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It should be noted that the reinstallation of the operating roomSystem is an extreme measure. In the absence of an effect, it is recommended to contact an authorized service center servicing your computer for qualified help.