"dictionary2006" <dictionary2006@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D5F8C573-33D0-4804-869A-F10F3D01FC47@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I have a new laptop (72 hours)- my first computer ever. although i've had
> decent experience on many others, i can't seem to get any sound output. i
> got
> on the phone with compaq/hp tech support: they had me reinstall everything
> (Wind.Med.Plyr and OS) but to no avail. in the media player, the status
> bar
> of the sound rises and fall like it's working- but it's not. Any clues,
> information or help will be supremely appreciated. Thank you.
>
> Randy
> [email]dictionary.2006******.com[/email][/color]

R/Click sound icon in the system tray [near clock]choose open from the
menu, check that sound isn't muted

rgds
Roberto