Microsoft KB Archive/266034

= No Sound After Resuming Computer from Standby or Sleep Mode =

Article ID: 266034

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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This article was previously published under Q266034



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SYMPTOMS
After you resume your computer from Standby or Sleep mode, your sound may not work.



CAUSE
This issue may occur if your sound card uses the Aureal chipset.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, please contact the manufacturer of your sound card to inquire about the availability of updated drivers.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Adjust the Volume Level

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Sounds and Multimedia.
 * 2) On the Sounds tab, move the Sound Volume slider in either direction.

Method 2: Enable/Disable Mute

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Sounds and Multimedia.
 * 2) On the Audio tab, click Volume, and then click to select the Mute all check box under Volume Control.
 * 3) Click the Mute all check box again to clear it.
 * 4) Close the Volume Control window, and then click OK.

Additional query words: HWSNDNO

Keywords: kbprb KB266034

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