I had not done this, but will try it. I'll try anything. I am so disappointed
in Vista Ultimate and Microsoft, I placed an order for an Apple today. This
machine will now just be a back up....if it ever works again. I'll let you
know how it worked out.

"IWANTANAPPLE" wrote:

> I recently installed Vista Ultimate on my computer. It has been a nightmare
> and Microsoft customer service has absolutely sucked. Essentially, after
> installing VU, I now have to upgrade my Office (another $400) and somehow
> when a Microsoft Customer Service rep was performing an external audit on my
> system, he removed my audio device. I don't know how to reinstall the device.
> When I go on line and download the noted driver (simatel HiDef Audio CODEC),
> it is noted as working properly. I can't figure it out and neither can
> Microsoft. Anyone have any ideas?
>
>
> "Cal Bear '66" wrote:
>
> > What is your audio adapter in Control Panel > Device Manager, (expand Sound,
> > video and game controllers)?
> >
> > Have you downloaded and installed audio device Vista drivers from your computer
> > manufacturer or audio device manufacturer?
> >
> > --
> > I Bleed Blue and Gold
> > GO BEARS!
> >
> >
> > "Stephanie" <Stephanie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:73DBFED4-EA08-4508-BE20-D7588751ED07@microsoft.com...
> > > im having the same problem witrh the "No Audio Output Device is installed"?
> > > after using my itunes i restarted but it did nothing
> > >
> > > "Mallory" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Thank you!! I ended up restarting and whatever was wrong resolved
> > >> itself...Thanks again for your help!
> > >>
> > >> "freddy" wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > Mallory,
> > >> >
> > >> > In Device Manager, open the Properties of your sound device, and note what
> > >> > error messages are displayed. The Properties section typically provides
> > >> > some
> > >> > guidance as to what corrective action to take. Follow any advice provided.
> > >> >
> > >> > In addition, if all else fails, you can remove the sound card in Device
> > >> > Manager, thus allowing Windows to reinstall it when you reboot. This step
> > >> > often fixes problems such as you have. Post back if none of these
> > >> > suggestions does anything. We'll try to devise another approach.
> > >> > --
> > >> > freddy
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > "Mallory" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > I had iTunes running last night when the LiveUpdate program restarted my
> > >> > > laptop and when I turned everything on this morning, I was informed that
> > >> > > I
> > >> > > have no audio devices installed. What is going on?
> >
> >