Audio port and internal speakers issue

My audio port and internal speakers are not working when playing and/or streaming audio. I'm assuming it's a software issue considering it has happened straight after downloading OS X.
Any, simplified and jargon-free advice, would be very appreciated. Need music for my hours of coursework/essay writing ahead of me.
Many thanks for any help
Andy

It often is helpful to know what EXACT model MBP one is dealing with.
What works or does not work under what conditions? Internal speakers, earphones?
Have you opened System Preferences>Sound and checked the settings?
Ciao.

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2.Plug in and remove the headphone.
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Hello MW55, welcome back to the thread!
I was speaking with Joe_Thompson specifically. However, that was only because you hadn't responded to the thread in a while. I can still certainly try to help you as well!
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How long exactly has your problem been going on? A good next step to take would be to try and perform a Microsoft System Restore. This will refresh your computer back to a time before the issue began (if you have a date prior to the issue available). This article has instructions for performing a System Restore.
Let me know the results and have a great day!
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Click the "Accept as Solution" button if I resolve your issue.

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I'm using an intel iMac 17" I tried to plug in an external cassette deck, and listen to it through the internal speakers. Even though all system prefs for audio work as expected, and I can see the audio meters on screen operating, nothing will induce it to play sound either through the internal speakers, or headphones.
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Pete
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