For some reason I am unable to fathom my system is showing that I do not have an audio device installed. The hardware is onboard and the drivers say they're working properly. Also, I have just finished a full system restore to attempt to fix this issue with no luck.

My Scan info is :
Manufacturer: GATEWA
Model: SYSTEM__
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic ()
Version: 6.0.6000
Build Number: 6000
Install Date: 13/01/2010
Install Directory: C:\Windows
Locale: English (en) - United States (US)
DirectX version: DirectX 10
Motherboard
Manufacturer:
Model: (v)
Bios
Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Model: CF94510J.15A.0028.2006.1213.1629
Release Date: 13/12/2006
Processors
Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.33GHz (GenuineIntel)
Max clock speed: 3.33 GHz
Socket: LGA 775
Version: Model 6, Stepping 5
Memory
Total Current Physical Memory: 0.50 GB
Total Current Virtual Memory: 1.47 GB
Maximum Memory Capacity: 4.00 GB
Memory Devices:
Type: DDR-2* - Speed: 533 MHz - Capacity: 0.50 GB
Video Devices
ATI Radeon HD 4350
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Colour Depth: 32 Bits
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Sound Devices:
ATI Function Driver for High Definition Audio - ATI AA01
High Definition Audio Device
Physical Disk Drives
WDC WD1200JS-00NCB1 ATA Device
Size: 111.79 GB
Number of Partitions: 2
Volumes
Recovery - D:\
File System: NTFS
Capacity: 8.50 GB
Free Space: 3.64 GB
Local Disk - C:\
File System: NTFS
Capacity: 103.29 GB
Free Space: 72.38 GB
Logical Disks
C:
Disk Type: Local Fixed Disk
File System: NTFS
Capacity: 103.29 GB
Free Space: 72.38 GB
D: Recovery
Disk Type: Local Fixed Disk
File System: NTFS
Capacity: 8.50 GB
Free Space: 3.64 GB
E:
Disk Type: CD-ROM Disc
File System:
Capacity: 0.00 GB
Free Space: 0.00 GB
Page Files:Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H11N ATA Device - E:
Printers
Microsoft XPS Document Writer (port: XPSPort
Network Adapters
Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
IP Address: 192.168.XXX.XXX
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Primary DNS: 68.87.68.166
Security Software
Anti-Virus
avast! Antivirus 5.0.83886457 (ALWIL Software)
Firewall

Hi, Can you supply the actual make and model number of your system as you haven't listed it. This should be on the bottom on a sticker.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

It's an eMachines W3609. I have solved the issue though. Thank you for replying!

i just have a side comment. i reinstalled a touchsmart hp desktop. i got the same issue after installation. know how i fixed it? i tried deleting the driver and reinstalling it then updating it. i got no updated drivers on the search. the hp website had an update so i installed it and it didn't do anything. the hp site also had the original driver so i installed that, then installed the update to the driver. the update for the driver could not complete successfully, it just kept giving me an error message and no sound.
this is how i fixed it, i restarted the computer after all that hell, and it worked for no apparent reason. i'm not mocking your issue, by any means.
some things are just beyond me.