Audio driver installed but not started?

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Hey:

I ran Windows Update and there was a new audio driver. I downloaded and
installed it but the audio didn't work. I attempted to Rollback the
driver but it reported that there was no backup driver saved. I dug out
my restore disk from the manuafacturer and installed the old driver. I
still don't get any audio. If I open the Device Manager it reports that
the drivers are operating normally. When I open the Properties dialog
for the individual components though it says the driver is installed but
not started. If I try to open the Volume Control I get a dialog that
complains that there is no mixer installed.

I have completely uninstalled the hardware and re-installed with the
same results.

Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks,

knute...

email s/nospam/knute/