Windows 7 Bose Companion 5 Speakers

[Mr. Jon Pope]

When I first Installed Win & my speakers worked but now that i have reinstalled Win 7 i have no audio . Any clues Please

 

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When you reinstall Windows 7, sometimes the operating system may not automatically install the necessary audio drivers for your system, which could be the reason why you are facing audio issues. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix the audio problem: 1. Check Audio Settings: - Ensure that the volume is turned up and not muted. - Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and open "Playback devices" to check if the correct audio device is set as default. 2. Update Audio Drivers: - Go to the Device Manager (you can access it by right-clicking on "Computer" or "This PC" and selecting "Manage"). - Look for the "Sound, video and game controllers" section, expand it, and see if there are any warning symbols next to your audio device. - If there are warning symbols, right-click on the device and select "Update driver software" to search for and install the latest driver. - You can also download and install the latest audio drivers from the manufacturer's website. 3. Windows Update: - Check for Windows updates as Microsoft sometimes provides driver updates through Windows Update. - Go to Control Panel > Windows Update and check for any available updates. 4. Restart Windows Audio Service: - Sometimes restarting the Windows Audio service can resolve audio issues. - Press Win + R, type "services.msc", and hit Enter. - Locate the Windows Audio service, right-click on it, and select "Restart." 5. Check Hardware Connections: - Ensure your speakers are correctly connected to the audio output of your computer. - Test your speakers on another device to confirm if they are working correctly. 6. System Restore: - If audio was working before the reinstallation, you can try restoring your system to a point where audio was functioning correctly using System Restore. 7. Use Troubleshooters: - Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can help identify and fix common audio issues. - Go to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > Hardware and Sound > Troubleshoot audio playback. By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the audio issue on your Windows 7 system.