Windows 7 No Audio Device for HP Pavilion dv2945SE

[FKAguy]

About 2 years ago I purchased this laptop, it was a refurbished DV2945 Special Edition. About a year or so ago, I installed a copy of Windows 7 32Bit Ultimate on this laptop, it was running fine untill at about last november. Suddenly the sound cut out, it says no Audio Output Device is installed, I downloaded and installed the driver for Vista, but it said that it could not detect the speakers or something, sometimes the sound is back, but after a reboot it was unusable again, any tips/suggestions on this?

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue with the sound on your HP DV2945 Special Edition laptop after installing Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit. The "No Audio Output Device is Installed" error can be frustrating, but there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you address the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps for "No Audio Output Device is Installed" Issue:​

1. Check Device Manager:
   • Open Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and selecting "Device Manager."
   • Look for any yellow exclamation marks next to your audio device. If you see one, it indicates a driver issue.
   []Update Audio Drivers:
   • Go to the HP support website or the manufacturer's website for the audio driver that is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit.
   • Download and install the latest audio drivers for your specific model.
   []Uninstall and Reinstall Audio Drivers:
   • Right-click on the audio device in Device Manager and select "Uninstall device."
   • Restart your laptop and let Windows reinstall the audio driver automatically.
   []Run Windows Update:
   • Check for any pending updates for Windows 7. Sometimes, updates can include essential drivers.
   []Check Audio Services:
   • Press Windows key + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
   • Check if Windows Audio service is running. If not, start the service and set it to start automatically.
   []Check Audio Hardware:
   • Ensure that the speakers are properly connected to your laptop and not damaged. Test with headphones to see if you get sound.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Update your BIOS to the latest version provided by HP. Sometimes, outdated BIOS versions can cause hardware issues.
   []Windows Troubleshooter:
   • Use the built-in Windows Troubleshooter for audio problems. Right-click on the volume icon in the system tray and select "Troubleshoot sound problems."
   []System Restore:
   • If the issue started after a specific event like a software update, consider performing a system restore to a point before the problem occurred.
2. Test with a Live CD/USB:
   • Create a bootable USB with a Linux distribution that includes testing audio hardware.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Check for any physical damage to the sound hardware or connections.
     • Consider running an antivirus scan in case of malware causing hardware conflicts.
     • If none of the above steps work, consider seeking technical help from a professional technician.
     By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the "No Audio Output Device is Installed" issue on your HP DV2945 laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate.