hi i just reformatted my computer like 2 days ago and i losted my cd that has my sound drivers n stuff on it now i don't have any sound.
when i go to control pannel add hardware i found something callled Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatible Driver i think its my sound card but i cant seem to find it anywhere can anyone help me please much appriciated

Are you not able to complete that Add Hardware wizard?

Do you have a PCI sound card or is your audio on-board?

If you do not know run this scan & post it back:

http://www.d-a-l.com/hardware-scan.php

As I understand it the Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatibility Driver would only appear if your audio driver was not compatible with your system.

It might have been installed with a previous driver & was subsequently no longer needed.

I do see it associated alot with Realtek devices.

If you needed it it would appear in Windows Update.

That being said if your audio is on-board getting the ID of the computer & or motherboard would be your best bet.

Downloading the audio driver from their web site.

If you do not know you can run this scan:

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Post back what is listed under System Model as well as Main Circuit Board

thnx for the scan thing it came up as this :


The following report details the hardware configuration of your computer. Please press the Copy To Clipboard button and paste this info on the forum so that a Tech can help you. If you have any problems with this Hardware Scan please contact us.


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OS Information:
Property Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partitio n1
Service Pack 0.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
Property Value
Current Clock Speed 1993
Description x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz


Memory (RAM):
Property Value
Bank Label DIMM0
Capacity 536870912

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~512 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 511MB

Disk Drives:
Property Value
Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model ST380021A
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 80023749120 (~75 GB)
Number of Partitions 1

Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model WDC WD1600BB-00DWA0 USB Device
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 160039272960 (~149 GB)
Number of Partitions 1


Installed Printers:
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Motherboard:
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Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product D845WN
Serial Number CFWN21112589
Version AAA64181-206


BIOS:
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Manufacturer Intel Corp.
Name Default System BIOS
Release Date 20011116******.******+***
Version D845HV - 20011116


Monitor:
Property Value
Description Plug and Play Monitor
Name Plug and Play Monitor
Screen Height 768
Screen Width 1024


Keyboard:
Property Value
Description Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard


Pointing Device:
Property Value
Manufacturer Microsoft
Name Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

Manufacturer (Standard system devices)
Name USB Human Interface Device


Sound Card:
Property Value
Manufacturer Intel
Description Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2445&SUBSYS_68768086&REV_05\3&61A AA01&0&FD


Video Card:
Property Value
Adapter Compatibility NVIDIA
Adapter RAM 67108864
Description NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 100/200
Installed Display Drivers nv4.sys
Driver Version 5.01.2001.1240
Driver Date 17/08/2001 1:50:26 AM
Video Mode Description 1024 x 768 x 4294967296 colors


DirectX Installation:
Property Value
Version 6.03.01.0146


Modem:
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Network Adapters:
Property Value
Description Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description RAS Async Adapter
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description WAN Miniport (L2TP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPTP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
Description Direct Parallel
Description WAN Miniport (IP)
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport

External Ports:
Property Value
External Reference Designator PS2Mouse
External Reference Designator Keyboard
External Reference Designator USB1
External Reference Designator USB2
External Reference Designator LPT 1
External Reference Designator COM A
External Reference Designator COM B
External Reference Designator USB3
External Reference Designator USB4
External Reference Designator LAN
External Reference Designator Audio Mic In
External Reference Designator Audio Line In
External Reference Designator Audio Line Out
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator

Expansion Slots:
Property Value
Slot Designation J7B1
Slot Designation J8B2
Slot Designation J9B2
Slot Designation J9B1
Slot Designation J10B1
Slot Designation J11B1
Slot Designation J6C2

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So it is an on-board Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller

Do you know the make & model of the computer e.g. Dell Dimension 5400 etc. or is it custom built?

im very sorry but im not quite sure because i got it as a present

If you do not know you can run this scan:

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Post back what is listed under System Model

Also you shouldn't be online without SP1 let alone SP2. Are you familiar with Windows Updates?

Being online without SP1 leaves you wide open to very old viruses

it says -

System Model

Intel Corporation

Main Circuit Board

Board: Intel Corporation D845WN AAA64181-206
Serial Number: CFWN21112589
Bus Clock 100 megahertz
BIOS: Intel Corp.HV84510A.86A.0029.P07.0111161743 11/16/2001

and yes i do upate my service pack but since i just reformatted i havent had the time to update it yet

Running Windows Updates should be the first thing you do after a reinstall. Sorry for whatever but it is real important. It might have even resolved your audio issue.

end of little rant

Anyway I found drivers for your motherboard. Seeing as Belarc lists your motherboard as the System Model your computer was probably custom built. So here are the drivers:

Integrated Audio Driver [WDM3516B_CADENZA.EXE] (18962KB) 5.12.01.3516b 1/7/2003 Download
Integrated audio driver for Intel desktop boards using AC '97 processing with the Analog Devices (ADI) AD1885, AD1980, AD1981A or AD1981B codecs


OS:Windows* 2000, Windows* 98 SE, Windows* Me, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Professional

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...4&submit=Go%21

You might want to load the Service Pack first as it might resolve your issue as well as not interfering with future conflict.

thnx foh findin the driver for me but when i tried to install it
it says this -

This audio driver requires an update to the Microsoft* Windows* 98 SE operating system's audio components

Did you unzip the file & run setup.exe?

From the 2K instructions I am going to guess that you do need at least XP SP1

Also:

Analog Devices Inc. SoundMAX(R) Readme


INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Installation or Update of Analog Devices SoundMAX Cadenza

NOTE: Remove any previously installed driver using the instructions
in the next section.

1. From the task bar, click on Start -> Run.

2. In the Run dialog box, type X:\path\setup, where X:\path is the
full path to the root of the installation media.

3. When upgrading or reinstalling, a dialog will appear. Select
Reinstall and press Next.

4. Click on the OK button or press the ENTER key.

5. Click on the Next and OK prompts as they appear.

6. Reboot the system to complete the installation.


Removal of Analog Devices SoundMAX Cadenza

1. From the task bar, click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel,
or for Windows XP click on Start -> My Computer -> System Tasks.

2. Double-click on the Add/Remove programs icon.

3. Double-click on SoundMAX Install.

4. If the installation media is present, a dialog will appear.
Select Remove and press Next.

5. Reboot the system to fully uninstall the drivers.


Microsoft* Windows* 98 SE audio update

This audio driver requires an update to the Microsoft* Windows* 98 SE operating system's audio components. The updated audio components are located in the file "242937USA8.EXE". To install the updated audio components:

Click on the Windows 98 SE "Start" button

Select "Run"

Type x:\<folder>\269601USA8.EXE. "x:\<folder>" is the drive and folder that the audio drivers were unzipped to.

The update program will prompt you for additonal information and will automatically update the operating system's audio components. You will be prompted to restart your system after the update.

Microsoft* 2000 audio update

This audio driver requires Service Pack 1 for the Microsoft* Windows* 2000 operating system. Service Pack 1 can be located here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...p1/default.asp

Note: You can do either the express or the network installation. Read all information on the website before you proceed.

To install the Service Pack:

Click on the Windows 2000 "Start" button

Select "Run"

Type x:\<folder>\sp1network.exe. "x:<folder>" is the drive and folder that the Service Pack were downloaded to.

or

Type x:\<folder>\sp1express.exe. "x:<folder>" is the drive and folder that the Service Pack were downloaded to.

The update program will prompt you for additonal information and will automatically update the operating system. You will be prompted to restart your system after the update.


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This driver is built for the Microsoft(R) Windows Operating Systems.

Copyright 2001, 2002 Analog Devices, Inc. All names mentioned herein
are a registered trademark or a trademark of Analog Devices or its
respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Document Rev. 1.07