sound not playing on headphones but on speakers

A friend repaired my computer recently and I have no clue
what they did really. My speakers work fine but the
headphones are not playing through the jack in the front.
It's an e machine and I've fiddled around with the audio
properties and volume control. Any info or place I can get
this info would be greatly appreciated! help!

Not sure of the specific machine, but if by "but the headphones are not
playing through the jack in the front" you mean the headphone socket on the
front of the CD-ROM, then you should have a small 'volume control'
thumb-wheel adjacent to it to adjust the sound.

Not only is this socket and control quite independent of the "audio
properties and volume control" but is also independent of the computer's
sound card and works ONLY with audio CD's.

HTH

Mart


"confused" wrote in message
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A friend repaired my computer recently and I have no clue
what they did really. My speakers work fine but the
headphones are not playing through the jack in the front.
It's an e machine and I've fiddled around with the audio
properties and volume control. Any info or place I can get
this info would be greatly appreciated! help!

Confused

Do you have your PC configured for digital playback? Your headphones won't
work if you have digital playback enabled in the Device Manager & WMP as
digital playback inhibits analogue playback which is required to hear audio
through the headphones. For details see MS KB 277653 - "Cannot Hear Audio
Through Your Headphones When Connected to CD-ROM"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=277653) and also the linked KB 271647.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP



confused wrote:

A friend repaired my computer recently and I have no clue
what they did really. My speakers work fine but the
headphones are not playing through the jack in the front.
It's an e machine and I've fiddled around with the audio
properties and volume control. Any info or place I can get
this info would be greatly appreciated! help!

Forgive me. I didn't mean the one attached to the cd rom.
Its on the lower part of the tower. It's right below the
mic socket. It played before. I don't know when it stopped
working but I just noticed it. The type is a X86 based pc.
The model is a Whitney System cr board. It says a "problem
device in my system info is an irq something... error code
22. I dont know how much help that is. Forgive me, I am an
idiot.
-----Original Message-----
Not sure of the specific machine, but if by "but the
headphones are not
playing through the jack in the front" you mean the
headphone socket on the
front of the CD-ROM, then you should have a small 'volume
control'
thumb-wheel adjacent to it to adjust the sound.

Not only is this socket and control quite independent of
the "audio
properties and volume control" but is also independent of
the computer's
sound card and works ONLY with audio CD's.

HTH

Mart


"confused" wrote in
message
...
A friend repaired my computer recently and I have no
clue
what they did really. My speakers work fine but the
headphones are not playing through the jack in the
front.
It's an e machine and I've fiddled around with the audio
properties and volume control. Any info or place I can
get
this info would be greatly appreciated! help!


.

The error code 22 isn't the problem but might suggest that you have made some
other hardware change. Is it possible that you have swapped some cards around
in the PC or even opened the case and the cable from the socket on the front
face connecting it to either your motherboard or sound card has become
dislodged?

Error Code 22:
See MS KB 272291 - "ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering" Problem Device Entry
in System Information Tool" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=272291) where
you will find it stated that what you are seeing is "by design".

This message is often the result of having changed the layout of your PCI
cards or following the removal of a card. Forget about this "error" as it is
unlikely to have an effect and is simply indicating that the place holder
previously used is no longer required.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP



Confused wrote:

Forgive me. I didn't mean the one attached to the cd rom.
Its on the lower part of the tower. It's right below the
mic socket. It played before. I don't know when it stopped
working but I just noticed it. The type is a X86 based pc.
The model is a Whitney System cr board. It says a "problem
device in my system info is an irq something... error code
22. I dont know how much help that is. Forgive me, I am an
idiot.

Confused - Maybe, Idiot - No!! g

From here, it seems that your sound card drivers may be 'damaged' or
corrupted or not installed properly - maybe as a result of your previous
'repair'

OK, chances are that the soundcard needs re-installing. You *could* go back
to the person who 'repaired' your computer and get him to fix it properly
g However, the 'standard' course of action is as follows:-

Boot into Safe Mode (e.g. Press and hold the Shift key from a COLD boot -
i.e a power switch-on) Cancel the Help Centre.
Right-Click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties and
choose Device Manager.

Look for ALL occurrences of Sound Cards (including games controllers) and
'Remove' them all in Device Manager.

Shut down and re-boot (cold boot) your computer into Normal Mode (boot
normally) and WinMe should re-detect your sound card and attempt to install
the correct drivers.

N.B Ensure that you have the latest WinMe drivers for your card (as supplied
with your PC) - or check the card manufactures web site and download them if
necessary - direct the setup wizard to the location of the 'new drivers'

All being well the 'phones socket should work again. If not come back and
somebody will try to help you further.

Mart


"Confused" wrote in message
...
Forgive me. I didn't mean the one attached to the cd rom.
Its on the lower part of the tower. It's right below the
mic socket. It played before. I don't know when it stopped
working but I just noticed it. The type is a X86 based pc.
The model is a Whitney System cr board. It says a "problem
device in my system info is an irq something... error code
22. I dont know how much help that is. Forgive me, I am an
idiot.
-----Original Message-----
Not sure of the specific machine, but if by "but the
headphones are not
playing through the jack in the front" you mean the
headphone socket on the
front of the CD-ROM, then you should have a small 'volume
control'
thumb-wheel adjacent to it to adjust the sound.

Not only is this socket and control quite independent of
the "audio
properties and volume control" but is also independent of
the computer's
sound card and works ONLY with audio CD's.

HTH

Mart


"confused" wrote in
message
...
A friend repaired my computer recently and I have no
clue
what they did really. My speakers work fine but the
headphones are not playing through the jack in the
front.
It's an e machine and I've fiddled around with the audio
properties and volume control. Any info or place I can
get
this info would be greatly appreciated! help!


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