No sound when PC boots

Hi all , could anyone give us an idea on whats happening here, for some strange reason my PC doesnt play the boot-up sound when booted and shutdown also when browsing the net i used to hear a click when pages changed,also new hardware plugged in out etc.But no sound.I can play music and hear it OK, skype boots and the start up sound is herd and the shut down sound, all volumes and indications in the sound set-up are correct as far as i know but this one is bugging......Please help...!!
.....operating on windows vista home premium x32 HP PAVILION A6525.uk

Hi cwrighty,
The good news is it sounds like your hardware and software are functioning correctly. What has likely happened is your "Sound Themes" changed. You can customize what sounds play and when. Here is an article from Microsoft that explains how: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Change-computer-sounds
Let us know how it goes.
...an HP employee just trying to help where I can, but not speaking on behalf of HP.

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