Can your computer play sounds from a different source?
You might be trying to play a damaged CD or sound file.
If you are having problems playing a CD, try a different CD.
If you are having problems playing an MP3 or other sound file, try a different file.
If your speakers cannot play sounds from a different CD or file, try to play system sounds on your speakers.
To play system sounds
Open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties in Control Panel.
On the Sounds tab, under Program events, pick any event, such as Asterisk.
Under Sounds, select any sound, such as Chord.
Click the play button.
Note
To open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sounds and Audio Devices.
What sounds can your speakers play?
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