no sound driver on laptop or computer

hi all a couple of problems. . . 1st. . both my desktop and laptop seem to be missing a sound device and/or driver. i need to know how to fix this problem. 2nd. . i tried installing realtek ac97 audio software and it has somehow removed the cd drive on the laptop.

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hi all
 
a couple of problems...
 
1st.. both my desktop and laptop seem to be missing a sound device and/or driver. i need to know how to fix this problem.
 
2nd.. i tried installing realtek ac97 audio software and it has somehow removed the cd drive on the laptop. ive tried to get it back but with no success.
 
please help!!!

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It's usually best to download drivers from the system's manufacturer's web site, specific for the version of Windows that you are using. Did you do so for the laptop?
 
Does the CD drive show in the device manager? If so, does the CD drive have an exclamation mark next to it?
 
It would be helpful to know what make and model each system is.
 
What version of Windows is on each system?

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i managed to fix the laptop by going to the toshiba website and downloading from there... however i thought this would be a good oppurtunity to reload xp onto it.. what i didnt realise is that i needed a special toshiba xp cd --what the hell is one of those-
 
as for the other computer it is telling me theres nothing wrong its just missing a sound device. any reffurances