Windows 7 no sound with Audigy 2zs notebook

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Card : AUDIGY 2ZS NOTEBOOK

First step:

Did fresh install of windows7 x64. downloaded latest Daniel_K drivers.everything went well,windows shows my card in sound options,but when i playing audio file there is no sound at all,plain silence.
The MOST WIERD thing is,that the green bar near the sound device(audigy 2 zs notebook) is moving up and down,which i guess means that there is a signal...

Second step:
went to creative website and downloaded latest drivers they had...wich are basicly the same as Daniel_K ones but ofcourse stripped down...no luck...same problem.

So basicly,the problem is : windows7 shows the everything is working properly,green bar near the device is moving,but no sound is reproduced....

Any suggestions

 

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It seems like you've encountered a peculiar issue with your Audigy 2 ZS Notebook sound card after a fresh install of Windows 7 x64. Despite installing the latest drivers from both Daniel_K and the official Creative website, you're still experiencing no sound output, even though the sound indicator is moving. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Check Sound Settings:
   • Ensure that the volume is not muted and is set to an audible level.
   • Right-click on the audio icon in the system tray, select "Playback devices," and verify that the Audigy 2 ZS Notebook is set as the default playback device.
   []Hardware Check:
   • Confirm that all cables are securely connected to the sound card and your speakers/headphones.
   []Driver Reinstallation:
   • Uninstall the current drivers completely from your system.
   • Reboot your computer and reinstall the drivers. Ensure you follow the installation instructions precisely.
   []Windows Troubleshooter:
   • Run the Windows audio troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix common sound issues.
     • Right-click on the audio icon in the system tray.
     • Select "Troubleshoot sound problems" and follow the on-screen instructions.
   []BIOS Settings:
   • Check your BIOS settings to ensure that the audio device is enabled.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Try installing the drivers in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver installer, go to Properties, navigate to the Compatibility tab, and select a previous Windows version.
   []Additional Software:
   • Check for any software that could be interfering with the sound. Disable or uninstall any audio-related software that may be causing conflicts.
   []Windows Update:
   • Make sure your operating system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, system updates can address hardware compatibility issues.
   []Alternative Drivers:
   • Consider trying different versions of the drivers to see if one works better than the others.
2. Contact Support:
   • If none of the above steps work, reach out to Creative Support for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps for your device. By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and hopefully resolve the sound output issue with your Audigy 2 ZS Notebook sound card.