Well, it is probably not the Windows operating system that you installed that is At Fault. Go to the Control Panel and open your sound settings; you will have to set the settings correctly if they are not. However, when the operating system was installed the settings should have defaulted correctly, but there may be a problem there. Also, of course, make sure the speakers are not defective. Ensure that you have the speaker jack "plugged" into the right port (light green). If you have a 1.5vdc battery and a couple of jumper wires you can test the speaker by connecting the negative bat. terminal to the neg. speaker jack and connecting the other jumper wire to the speaker's positive jack and taking the other end of the positive jumper across the positive battery post and you should hear a screeching noise, if not reverse all leads and retry if there is still no sound then the speaker is no good.
plug in the speakers
You probably neglected to install a driver for your sound card. Download one from your manufacturer's website.
You have to use a recording program not like windows recorder but like a total sound recorder here one http://www.highcriteria.com/
You need to install driver for your sound card.
By the quality of sound coming from the speakers.
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The sounds in all of the Windows versions have been made while Windows was being developed. The whooshing sound is nothing more than your speakers just playing a sound.
It is moderately easy to install by yourself. It'll make it easier if you understand the surround sound speakers and determine the place to install the Bose beforehand.
You should install the driver for your sound card.
Windows Vista has a different sound than Windows XP. If you don't hear any sound at all, you may need to reinstall your audio driver.
No, it doesn't. But you might need it for the sound card.
Your computer's sound card controls the sound coming out of your speakers. When your sound card is damaged, your sound will be distorted.