Al wrote:

> All of a sudden I no longer have any of the normal system sounds.
> Nothing works within any applications BUT if I go to Control Panel and
> Sounds and
> Audio devices then the sounds tab I can click any of the sounds and
> click test and I can hear them. I've also checked all my applications,
> excel, word, outlook, etc. and sounds are all enabled. Any
> suggestions? Al

See MVP Kelly Theriot's "where did my sounds go?":
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Malke
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