Win XP-Pro, latest updates installed.
Sometimes in the last 2 months my Windows XP Sound Scheme became "diminished".

All my pre-set PC sounds disappeared and the choice of categories shrunk down to 18 (from about 30 - 40 before).
Now I don't have any way to receive a "sound" when I get email, someone gets online, etc., etc.

Please advise how to restore the XP Sound Scheme to its original functionality.

Many thanks.
needhelpplease

Greetings and welcome here to D-A-L,

Try this link to troubleshoot your sound problem.

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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Post back with your progress as we can all learn here.

kind regards,