Ways to update a sound card driver in Windows XP and Vista

If there is no sound on your PC, it is definitely a serious issue as you will not be able to enjoy computing to its fullest. Various reasons could cause sound problem in Windows. If you find all the cables are properly connected and still the problem is occurring, you can try updating the sound card driver. Don’t know how to update sound card driver in Windows XP and Vista? Don’t worry! The process is very simple and easy.

Given below are the step-by-step solution to update sound card driver in Windows XP and Vista

Step 1: Click Start, and click Control Panel.

Step 2: Double-click System and click the Hardware tab.

Step 3: Expand Sound, video, and game controllers.

Step 4: Double-click the sound card, and then click the Driver tab.

Step 5: Now click Update Driver.

Step 6: You need to follow the Hardware Update Wizard in order to update the sound card driver.

In Windows Vista

Step 1: Click Start, and click Control Panel.

• Step 2: Double-click System and Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device

Step 3: You need to insert an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password and click Continue.

Step 4: Click Sound, video, and game controllers to expand.

Step 5: Select the entry for your sound card, under Sound, video, and game controllers.

Step 6: Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver Software.

Step 7: You need to follow the Update Driver Software Wizard to update the sound card driver.

Further support could be availed from an online computer repair company.