Help - lost my audio

[briardlady]

I've got a home built with a Bad Axe2 mobo, using the onboard sound. Vista Ultimate. Was using cheapie altec lansing external speakers. Bought a View Sonic 22" with built in speakers. Those were working fine, until I muted the sound. After that, Vista says no audio output device is installed. I've checked the bios, audio is enabled. I've switched back to the altec speakers. I've reloaded drivers, reinstalled the hardware, still can't get sound!

Device manager says I have no conflicts, sound controller and system speakers are working properly. I don't need great sound, I hate to put in a sound card unless I have no choice. Any ideas? Help!

 

[RoBo]

Uninstall all sound drivers and software then see if vista trys to install drivers.