How Do You Install A Windows XP Sound Driver?
In order for your Windows XP computer to recognize your sound card, you need to install the appropriate driver. While the sound driver typically comes pre-installed on most computers, installing a new sound card could require a new driver. Then again, accidents happen, and you might need to reinstall the sound driver if you deleted or uninstalled the original driver for your sound card by mistake. Fortunately installing a Windows XP sound driver is easy just so long as you already have the appropriate driver file or an Internet connection. Click the Desktop taskbar’s “Start” button and select “Run” to open the Run prompt. Access the Device Manager by typing “devmgmt.msc” into the Run prompt and clicking the “OK” button. Locate your sound card on the list of devices on your computer. The section it’s listed under will read something along the lines of “Sound, video, and game controllers,” but could vary depending on the type of sound card and brand of computer you own. Click the drop-do
