No sound from headset

Well I just got my new Sound Blaster Arena surround USB gaming headset, plugged it in, and I heard nothing.
So I install the drivers that came with the CD, and my computer recognizes the headset plugged in. The physical volume control is syncing up with the volume control on my taskbar (the creative one). Note, I have windows XP SP3 on this computer.
I plugged it into my laptop (windows vista), and it worked fine even without installing the drivers.
Is there a known compatibility issue with my headset and SP3 by chance? Any help would be great, thanks.

Literally minutes afterwards, I have fixed my own problem.
I believe I disabled my old sound card, and just rebooted the computer and it worked like a charm.

Similar Messages

  • Ipod plays when docked but no sound from headset or when not docked

    My Ipod plays only when docked. No sound through headset or when not on docking station

    Try the following to eliminate a software problem:
    - Reset. Nothing is lost
    Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Restore from backup
    - Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
    If still a problem that indicates a hardware problem with the iPod. An appointment at the genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

  • Ipad generation 4 no sound from headset

    i pad generation 4 no sound when using headset .Stopped with no warning. Headet working in another ipad 4

    likely the same but opposite issue as the stuck in headset mode so likely the cure if there is one is similar
    iPhone stuck in "headphones" mode

  • I cant hear sounds from my iPAD, but i can hear sounds from headset.

    I tried reset and restart. It worked for a few times, but is is not working now. Any suggestion?

    Thanks, the bluetooth was off. I am now relying on headset now. I am using skype and i am able to turn on the iPAD speaker with control bar, but i am not able to turn it on Safari. Now that i am sure it is not hardware failure, it is software conflict, just don't know how to adjust it correctly.  I will go to Apple Store to bug some of sales now.

  • TS2634 Suddenly no sound from headset on calls.  Speaker does work when activated.

    Why can't I hear incoming calls on headset, yet I can when on speaker.  Was working just fine for the past year.  Did I do something that needs to be undone?

    Try disconnecting the headphones and then adjusting the volume, does it say headphones?
    There might be something in the headphone jack, maybe lint, dirt, or something else in there.
    Take a look at this Apple document for more information -> iPhone: Can't hear through the receiver or speakers

  • After attaching the headset to the audio jack, i get sound from the laptop speaker

    after attaching the headset to the audio jack, i get sound from the laptop speaker

    This worked for me as well. Great find! I have gigabyte ep45-ud3r motherboard and I was getting all sound through external speakers except itunes was playing the sound out of the digital output instead of the speakers. I could see this when I went to control panel > hardware & sound > manage audio devices. I did the repair as described above and now I have sound in iTunes.

  • TS2771 only getting sound from one side of the headset.  Any fixes available?

    I have an used Ipod touch.  When i connect a headset, i only sound from one channel.  Any fixes out there?

    - Try cleaning out/blowing out the headphone jack. Try inserting/removing the plug a dozen times or so.
    Try the following to rule out a software problem
    - Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Reset all settings
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup
    - Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
    - Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Seems you have a bad headphone jack.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
    Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours.
    Apple - iPod Repair price
    A third-party place like the following will replace the jack for less. Google for more.
    iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
    Replace the jack yourself
    iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

  • I can hear sound both from headset and speakers

    I can hear sound both from headset and speakers even after i plug in the audio jack. so please help me in solving this query (windows 7)

    Hi @Pavithra,
    Welcome to the HP Support Forums! 
    I understand that you are having a problem with your speakers and headset working at the same time on your HP computer. To better guide you, could you please tell me the full model or product number of your computer. Here is a guide for How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?.
    Please let me know and I would be happy to help you with this.
    Thank you and have a great day!
    I worked on behalf of HP.

  • A215 no sound from speakers, but sound with headsets

    I have two A215-S5818 Satellite laptops.  One is a XP Pro build and one is a Windows 7 Ultimate build.  Neither unit has sound from the speakers but have sound from a headset.  The Win 7 versions has sound from the speakers if the headset is plugged in.  The XP unit only has sound via headsets. 
    The device manager is happy with both builds. I have no flags or unknows or question marks in the device manager.
    Both units have every update from Microsoft.  The Win 7 unit is IE7 and the XP unit is IE8.
    Have gone to Realtex site for the driver downloads without success.  Have purchased a recovery disk that included XP, VIsta WIn 7 drivers.  No help here.
    My Bios is 1.0. I have seen two motherboards destroyed by BIOS update via windows and via a bootable CD.
    Going to BIOS 2.0 is not an option unless Toshiba will do it and back it up with a new MB if it fails.  In fact I have sent one MB to a Toshiba qualified repair facility and they were unable to update to BIOS 2.0
    Both units run nicely and all I want is sound from the built in speakers.
    Anyone run into this headset only issue?

    Hello, yes I have a new windows 7 home premium satellite L505, it has never had sound on the laptop speakers. A tiny sound indefinable without speakers from my old PC. Headphones are the same..no sound definable. I have called Toshiba 5 times, got hung up on 4. with the promise if the call was lost they would call back..that did not happen. The last contact there said wipe it out start over.  The speakers have been the same since it came out of the box. I really do not want to lug speakers with my laptop. I have looked at every download, fix that I knew, so far the speakers have to go where the laptop goes..so much for wireless..and customer service. I certainly would like some help from someone. The 4th person had me uninstall the realtek sound, so at the end of that call I did not even have that, I had to restore to get it back. I was told it would cost to get this fixed, or replaced.

  • IPad 2 headset no sound from one side

    Only one side of the earphone (right) has sound when headset is plugged into my iPad 2 running OS 8. I've tried several other headsets as well, but it's still not working. The headset works perfectly on other devices though. The problem have been there for a year or so and it gets annoying so it would be really great if there is a solution to fix it.
    Anyway, I have tried to hard reset (press home + power button) and it still doesn't work.
    The mono is not on and the Left and Right is all balanced.
    Anyone have any idea how to fix this thing? It would be really great if I don't have to go to the store.
    Thanks

    Frankly the only way to know exactly what to fix is to take it to an Apple Store. It really sounds like a hardware problem, not something that can be solved by changing a configuration setting.

  • Loss of sound from speakers

    Hi guys,
    The sound from my HP notebook, dv4-1435dx  speakers just went off though i get sound from when i use headset. The touch button above the keypad is constantly on red,i have installed drivers and updated BIOS but problem still there. Dont know if it has anything to do with an adobe flash player i downloaded. What do i do? Help.

    I have exactly the same problem. Did you find any solution for that or not?

  • No sound from ipod classic

    can anyone help !! my ipod classic has no sound from it at all. Not from my headset or docking station or car kit. Very annoying ! Have done all the reset stuff etc but no joy. Anyone got a better idea ? Thanks

    My classic 80 GB ipod that I bought 2 years ago now has no sound at all. Initially, it came and went and now no sound. I can see that the music is playing on the screen, but no sound comes out either on earphones or dock.
    no warranty anymore and don't want to have to pay $160 to fix it. I restored the IPOD but still no sound. HELP!!!!

  • I only have sound from my iPhone 4s wen its connected to a pocket boom box other than that I have nothing can some one plz help

    Can anybody help I have no sound apart from wen I use it threw Bluetooth

    Hi Donh1981,
    I apologize, I'm a bit unclear on the exact nature of your issue. If you are saying that you are not getting any sound from your iPhone through either the external speaker or the headset jack, you may find the troubleshooting steps/articles listed in the Acoustic section of the following article helpful:
    iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • Can't get any sound from my headpeice when plugged

    Hi there,
    Could someone help me out with this? I am unable to get any sound from my headpeice when I plug it in to listen to music. The sound only comes from the phone's speaker. I have reboot the phone but the problem still persist.
    Thank you

    are you using the N900 headset? or a different one?
    (Check your headset conditon using another phone or something)
    *aslo try this;
    after plugged in, rotate your headphone jack slowly..
    **this could happen coz of a app youve installed. So remove apps like headphone demon and apps newly installed.
    ***i got kinda same prob when i bought ma N900 in 2009. But after PR1.2, its gone..
    So check your firmware version and update it...
    "You may loose faith on us.. But never in your selves! From here, the fight will be your own.."
    _____________[Protect Transformers]_____________

  • Streaming all sound from ipad to mac mini

    Hi
    I use several apps and sites on my ipad to look for and discover new music
    Id like to find a way to stream all the sound from the ipad to my macmini, which is connected to my sound system
    Is it possible and what do i need to do
    Thanks

    you can do it wired by connecting a minijack cable from the headset connector of the ipad to the mic/line in on the mac mini
    or you can look for some software which makes the mac act as a bluetooth speaker setup (A2DP) and connect  the ipad to it

Maybe you are looking for