Windows XP - Sound Function Keys do not work

Question

The sound function keys do not work with Windows XP. I did a community search and there are postings from Sept 2001 stating that there are no approved audio drivers for XP but you could try the Windows 2000 drivers. Two questions. This is March 2004 so is the statement for XP still true and if it is where would one find the most current audio drivers for Windows 2000? Thanks.

Syreeta · Answer

Do you mean those keys you press to turn the volume up or down or something else that I don't know about? You've got me worried now....

bsu4phd · Answer

Just installed XP on my Inspiron 5000 & have the same problem...  The Fn keys don't work & the side buttons don't work either...  Anyone with a suggestion? Thanks!

Ripper108 · Answer

I believe you need Dell Quickset installed after a clean install to get media buttons to work.  Don't know if Quickset was around with older machines, sorry.

bsu4phd · Answer

Thanks for the suggestion!

Unfortunately, it appears that Quick Set is not supported for the Inspiron 5000. I get an error message when installing the software.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks again!

Ripper108 · Answer

Have you reinstalled the latest audio drivers?  Sorry can't be more help

RabidNate · Answer

I believe it is a heat related issue.  I had this problem while studying in Mexico where my computer was always in a hot environement.  I tried everything from reinstalling drivers (which obviously brought up new issues) to completely reformatting.  The problem didn't go away until I went back home to air conditioning and a stable-cool indoor room temperature.  I haven't had a reoccuring problem since so unless it was some fluke that it stopped, I don't know what else it could be.  Time supports this as I was in Mexico for 5 months and now the states for 3.

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