Fixing with Volume Control Problem - No active mixer device available

After new installation of Microsoft Windows XP, a strange problem may appear when you try to install audio hardware drivers into your computer. An alert saying “No active mixer device available” as shown.

The solution to this problem is by accessing the Windows Audio Services which can be found under the Administrative Tools of the Control Panel by clicking the Services.

Under the Services list running on windows, you will find Windows Audio disabled.

Enable it by selecting Automatic and start the services and the sound of your computer will be activated.


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