Audio works for Windows sounds but not for any application

Hi there

Never had this error before -- Audio works perfectly for Windows sounds etc - but no sound for ANY application (VLC / Winamp etc etc). Only happened today -- I haven't done anything to the system.

Build 9926.

Settings are correct for applications etc, drivers are OK too. Haven't a CLUE how to fix this one --- in all my years of computing I've never seen an error like this before -- Sound either works or it doesn't. On the applications Sound levels are showing sound is working but stony silence from the speakers. Same with Headphone -- no sound at all from APPS, Windows events are fine !!!.

Cheers
jimbo

You could try uninstalling your audio devices from device manager and then check for new hardware.

Hi there

tried that first -- no go same problem.

Cheers
jimbo

Hi there

absolutely NOTHING.

I re-installed an image I had of build 9879 and then did an UPDATE to 9926 which fixed it --I should have taken an image of 9926 --shows what happens when you for once DON'T have a recent backup.

Anyway all working again --never did fibd out what was wrong though.

Cheers
jimbo

Hi there

EASIER -- just roll back the diver -- there's obviously something wrong with the VIA HD audio drivers. The Ms ones work just fine. Easier doing that than re-installing W8.1 again and doing a windows update !!!!!.

Cheers
jimbo