Hi there,,i just bought my new dell pc,,when i was setting it up,, i found my mic doewsnt work. It says error message 0x80004005,,it then says to install it from my add remove programs but its not in there. I was just wondering what kinda sound card i have in it,,should it been SOUNDMAX,and if so shouldnt it have already been installed. Some advice and maybe a fix would be greatlt appreciated,,, thxs alot,,SMOKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fredg

Hi,
Since you haven't had an answer in 24 hours, I will offer this:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...305548&sd=tech

It explains how to install a windows component, XP, using the Add/Remove Programs menu. When you get to what to add, click on "Accessories and Utilities"; hopefully, the mic will be there.
Since your error message said to use this path, you might try it again.
I am not absolutely sure this is the correct answer, but it's worth a try.
Good luck, and if it doesn't work, please post back.

smoke_bear

Hey fredg,,that was just what i needed,, i went to add/remove and found some devices not installed,so i did the deal,,now my mic is working just fine,,i cnat figure though,,why they werent installed from the factory,,like i said i just took it out of the box,,but any who,, appreciate it very much,, u have been very helpful,,,thxs man,,SMOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!