No sound on YouTube videos and others

Question

I have read through other discussions so I am prepared!
I am using Windows XP Prof. PC 32 bit.
Hello!
I did the checking with the Adobe / Forum website - as to what version I am using in Flash: I was able to get animation - NO Sound
I copied this information in hope that you'll see what I need to do!
*** Flash10c.ocx File version: 10.0.32.18                Type: Active X Cointrol
*** 2. FlashInstall                                                    Type:  Text Document
*** 3. flashplayer.xpt                                                Type:   XPT File
*** 4. FlashUtil10c   File version: 10.0.32.18               Type:  Application
*** 5. FlashUtil10i Plugin  File version:10.0.82.76        Type:  Application
*** 6. install                                                             Type:   Text Document
*** 7. NPSWF32.dll  File version:10.0.82.76               Type:Application Extention
*** 8.  uninstall_activeX  File version:10.0.32.18          Type:Application
FF Plugin Shockwave Flash 10.0.82.76  Shockwave Flash 10.1 r 82  Enabled
IE  Add ons Shockwave Flash Object  Enabled IE :  LISTED:    10.0.32.18  Enabled
Name:                   Shockwave Flash Object
Publisher:              Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type:                   ActiveX Control
Version:                10.0.32.18
File date:             
Date last accessed:     Today, September 14, 2010, 1 minute ago
Class ID:               {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000}
Use count:              243
Block count:            0
File:                   Flash10c.ocx
Folder:                 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash
I COPIED THE FOLLOWING FROM THE ADOBE FORUM WEBSITE:- PLEASE NOTE ***
Re: Flash Player 10 not working in specific sites
Hi, thanks. Well the fact that you could see the animation means you have Flash Player Installed correctly and the latest version. However, I would like you to Use IE and go to Tools, Manage Addons. Then look for "Show"(very light text) and look in All Add ons for Shockwave Flash Object and make sure it is Enabled. It should also say vs 10.1.82.76. -->                        
***MINE IS: IE 10.0.32.18 ***
Then use FF(Firefox) and go to Plugins and look for Shockwave Flash vs 10.1.82.76 and make sure it is Enabled.
*** MINE IS: FF: Shockwave Flash 10.0.82.76  AND Shockwave Flash 10.1 r82 ***
I so not know if these answers (above) apply completely to my problem, they were very simular!
PLEASE Advise? I am not even sure if the problem is with Adobe... feeling stupid! -- Understanding all of this is difficult for me to absorb!
I would Appreciateany help you can provide, I haven't had sound in a long time. Other sounds from my file work fine.
Thank you,
Char

Answer 1

9/26/2010  9:16pm
Pat Wellner - backwards
Hello again.
I uninstalled and reinstalled  -  Followed all of your advise, Thank you for responding!
This is SO FRUSTRATING!
I have had no sound for a very long time now. Not your problem, mine! - I should have not waited in dealing with this!
         Restarted the computer.. here is the current info. after reinstalling:
From   http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
Windows      Internet Explorer (and other browsers that support Internet Explorer ActiveX controls and plug-ins)      10.1.85.3
Windows     Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera (and other plugin-based browsers)     10.1.85.3
Macintosh - OS X     Firefox, Opera, Safari     10.1.85.3
Linux     Mozilla, Firefox, SeaMonkey     10.1.85.3
Solaris     Mozilla     10.1.85.3
At least their all using the same version now, IE and FF were using different versions when I checked last time!
I also visited the website you suggested for checking my  Adobe settings, I found it interesting but have no clue as to what I am supposed to do there? I read the entire page,  and went through each of the different settings, but don't understand how that applies to my no sound problem!
***  I am also not getting any of the Windows start up sounds, or closing etc. Does this make a difference for helping to identify the problem / SOLUTION any further?
I read Microsofts help pages,  they suggested looking at my device manager, everything was okay there (so far).
I thought I had read in one of the Adobe Forums to check for Driver updates...? Do you know for which Drivers?
I did check the  Realtek website -  As I am using: Realtek Semiconductor Corp AC97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller  Dated:  12/28/2006   this date has to be wrong!
Version no. 5.10.0.6210
I am afraid of doing Anything without some kind of direction.- - - Please HELP? (Don't give up)!
Do you have Any more ideas? Or Suggestions?
YOU and your help are Very much Appreciated!
Thanks again, Char
Message was edited by: uccharisme