No Sound coming from speakers

[ACAUG99]

When I try to play an audio clip, I hear sound coming from the computer itself but not from my speakers.

How do I turn off the sound from the computer and play it through the speakers? I would still want the "Beep" to come through the computer if possible for new emails notification. Is there a way to leave that Beep or does all sound from the computer have to be turned off?

[jerryheavyarms]

Please post additional info,

hardware specs, OS

[ACAUG99]

We are using Vista, It's an HP compaq desktop computer.

[truenorth]

ACAUG99,welcome to the Ch forums. The ability to hear sound from your speakers is most likely a function of choosing the proper settings from "my computer" "sounds and audio devices".Under the "volume" tab open the advanced and ensure that your levels are set appropriate to your chosen desires and that the speakers are not "muted". Also ensure that your speaker male connection plug is in the correct female location on the rear of the sound card on the computer.This should not affect the ability of you to still hear the various windows generated sounds even with your speakers not powered. hope this answers your question.truenorth
P.S. This assumes a properly installed functioning sound card.

[Quantos]

It would also assume that the speakers work.  Is there a way for you to test them?
Maybe with a walkman or discman?