No sound from DOS application due to DOS mixer volume set to zero
Cause:
There is no sound in a DOS application because the DOS sound mixer volume is set to zero.
Solution:
From the DOS prompt, start DOS mixer program for the sound card and change the volume setting.
1) Locate the sound card documentation and determine the name and location of the DOS mixer program. (For example: C:\SOUNDCARD\VOLSET.EXE)
2) Go to the DOS prompt.
a) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
b) Select 'Programs'.
c) Select 'MS-DOS Prompt'.
3) From the DOS prompt, change to the appropriate directory.
(For example, if the directory where the DOS mixer program is located is named 'Soundcard' type 'CD SOUNDCARD' and press ENTER.)
4) Type the appropriate command to start the DOS mixer program and press ENTER.
(For example, if the program is named 'Volset.exe,' type 'VOLSET' and press ENTER.)
5) When the program has started, locate the master volume control and change the setting.
