How to Enable Hidden Audio Devices in Vista
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This will show you how to enable hidden disabled audio devices in the Sound Control Panel window so they will be available to use now. |
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These now enabled audio devices will also now be available to all programs that allow you to select audio devices. |
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RELATED LINKS:
1. How to Change a Computer Event Sound in Vista
2. How to See the Hidden Devices in Device Manager in Vista
3. How to Enable or Disable Sound Recorder in Vista
Here's How:
1. Open the Control Panel. (Classic View)
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Open the Start menu and click on the Control Panel menu button. |
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2. Click on the
Sound icon.
3. Click on the
Recording tab. (See screenshot below step 4)
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This will also work in the Playback tab, but there is usually not any hidden audio devices there. |
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4. Right click on a empty area and click on
Show Disabled Devices.
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5. You will now see the disabled audio devices with the arrow pointing down on them. (See screenshot below)
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These audio devices will vary depending on the installed audio card or chip you have. |
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6. Right click on each listed disabled audio device that you want to enable and click on
Enable. (See screenshot below)
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7. You will now see this when the audio devices are enabled. (See screenshot below)
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You can now change the properties settings on these audio devices to how you want them. |
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8. Click
OK to close the Sound window.
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That's it,
Shawn
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