If this does not work, then it is likely you have a faulty sound card. If you are not professionally producing music etc., on your PC, I would suggest buying a cheaper sound card as a replacement. This does not work, remove your sound card and plug it into another Remove and re-install your PCI sound card. If you are still having problems, and you are confident you have followed the steps above correctly, review the how to install a sound card tutorial.

Only proceed if you are confident, otherwise consult your local computer repair shop for assistance.

If the sound card problem still exists, uninstall the driver, then run through your set-up procedure to re-install.

When the latest driver is installed, repeat the check sound card steps above to see if this has solved your problems.

Browse your computer and select the device driver.

Therefore, review the creative labs sound card drivers tutorial, download your sound card drivers then select the second option.

Their drivers are better suited to your sound card settings. This is OK, but it is better if you have the device drivers from your audio card manufacturer installed.

The first option searches for the latest device driver, including searching the Internet, detecting and installing the Microsoft Windows version.

If it is too low, like in the image below, you may not be able to hear your computer's sound properly. Even seasonedĬomputer technicians are caught out from time to time. Is surprising how the simplest things can catch you out. Sound card not working still? This section looks where to check for sound card problems within your computer's operating system. If you confirm your speakers are working properly, the next step is to look at any potential issues with your computer software.

If you suspect your speakers are the culprit, you can try plugging them into another known working computer, or even something like an MP3 player, to confirm whether your speakers are in working order.

It is surprising how often computer wires look like they are plugged in correctly only to 're-seat them' and find it resolves the problem

Remove the speaker's audio cable from the sound card and plug it back in.

Check the audio cable for the speakers is plugged into the correct sound card port (Line In).

Check your speakers are plugged into the mains and switched on at the power socket, and on the speakers themselves if appropriate.

If you have a Laptop, or you don't have speakers connected to your computer, skip this section and move onto the control panel test section below. If you find your audio card has stopped working, there are a few quick checks you can make on your external speakers. Sound Card Not Working | Check the Peripherals Check the Computer Software | Device Manager Check the Computer Software | Control Panel Sound Test Check the Computer Software | Windows Sound

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