I don't know what happened to my sound! The little bell isn't on my start up bar...does anyone know how to get it back?

thank you!!

Eeah?  What's that?  Can't hear as well as i used to, missy!  Did you say your PC has Windows 98 or that new fangled XP installed?

whoops sorry! hehe, yeah I have XP home editionSince you are using Windows XP, you may wish to try the following:

1. Load last working configuration

I. Before Windows loads press F8
II. Selectlast known working configuration from the list

2. Windows  Update

I. Load Windows Update
-- Start -> Windows Update
II. See if there is an update for your audio card driver under the Select OPTIONAL hardware updatestab.

If neither of these two options work, can you tell us what you have done before the PROBLEM occured?TheSilent:

OK i HEARD ya' that time!  

Windows XP has the new feature which hides inactive icons in the system tray to save space.  If there is a white less-than sign (<) next to the System Tray, then click on it and see if the volume icon appears.  

If it does not, click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.  In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties, make sure the Place Volume Icon in the Taskbar is CHECKED and click OK.

If that doesn't cure it, LET us know and one of us will prescribe something else.

Regards,
Doc