I tried these steps on my Acer Aspire V and it worked! I wonder if the recent Comcast speed update had anything to do with having to adjust the driver settings? Anyway, I had wifi options but I could not connect to my home network all of a sudden. After rebooting the home modem it gave me limited access for about a minute before it cut off again. Since upgrading to Windows 10 my touch pad has never worked properly, sometimes freezing and then disappearing altogether. Now it is not working at all and in Device Manager the IC2 HID has an exclamation mark next to it and under the General tab is the message This device cannot start.
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What are Acer Aspire Sound Drivers?
Acer Aspire Sound Drivers are computer files that are required by the operating system to communicate with the onboard sound chip or discrete sound card installed in an Acer Aspire Laptop. The Sounds Drivers are factory installed in Acer Aspire laptops, and users are not required to make any changes to the Sound Drivers in a newly purchased laptop. As time passes, Sound Drivers may become corrupted or system updates can lead to them becoming obsolete. The result is you will not hear sound from the in-built speakers, nor from the earphones you connect through the headphone port in your Acer Aspire laptop.
Error 1: “No audio output device is installed”
The system displays this error when it does not detect the onboard sound chip or the sound card installed in your laptop. There can be several reasons for this error such as your Sound Drivers have become corrupt or have become outdated after installation of system updates or any other software.
Solution: You need to update `Drivers to resolve this error. In some cases, you may be required to uninstall and reinstall Drivers.
Updating Sound Drivers manually for your Acer Aspire laptop can be a tricky thing to do as you do not have exact information about the onboard sound chip or the discrete sound card installed in your Acer Aspire laptop. Installing the wrong sound drivers may make the problem worse. A solution to this problem is using an automated Driver Update Tool.
Error 2: No sound
The system will not display any error message, but you will not hear any sound from speakers or your headphones. Some of the reasons for “No Sound” output are corrupted, outdated, or missing Drivers. If you look at the Device Manager, you may see a yellow exclamation mark in Sound, Video and game controllers section, which generally confirms a problem with Sound Drivers.
Solution: You need to update Sound Drivers for your Acer Aspire laptop.
Error 3: Red Cross on Speaker icon in system tray
If you see Red Cross on speaker icon in the system tray, it generally means there is a problem with Sound Drivers in your Acer Aspire laptop. Taking a look at the Device Manager will confirm this and provide you with more details about the problem
Solution: You will be required to update your Sound Drivers or install missing or corrupted Sound Drivers to resolve this issue. The easiest way to solve Driver problems is using an automated Driver Update Tool.
How will a Driver Update Tool fix my Acer Aspire Sound Drivers?
A Driver Update Program will instantly resolve your Drivers problems by scanning your PC for outdated, missing or corrupt drivers, which it then automatically updates to the most compatible version.
Why should I download Driver Update Software?
Apart from updating your Acer Drivers for Acer Laptop, CD-ROM, Modem, Network, Sound and more, installing a Driver Update Tool gives:
Up to 3 times faster internet connection and download speeds
Better PC performance for games and audio applications
Smooth-running of all your PC devices such as printers, scanners etc.
Better all-round performance of your PC due to automatic driver updates which will keep all your devices and your PC in top condition
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How Do I Install Driver updates?
To fix your Drivers problems you will need to know the particular model of the Acer Aspire device you are having problems with. Once you have the details you can search the Acer website for your drivers and, if available, download and install these drivers.
How do I know if I need to update my Drivers?
If you are unsure of whether or not you need to update your Drivers, or indeed which Drivers may need to be updated, you can run a Drivers scan using a driver update tool (you will need to pay to register this tool but usually the Drivers scan is free). This will allow you to assess your Driver needs without any commitment. Alternatively, you can use the device manager to check if there are problems with any of your hardware devices.
Can I update the Drivers myself?
In many cases the answer to this is yes, however in some cases the manufacturers no longer make the Drivers available so you need to use a Driver Update Tool to install the missing Drivers. The purpose of such as tool is to save you time and effort by automatically downloading and updating the Drivers for you.
Problems with Wireless connection on Acer Laptop?
If you are experiencing wireless issues with your Acer Laptop then the problem is going to be one of the following:
A problem with your wireless connection itself
Problem with Laptop settings
Missing/ corrupt or outdated Acer Wireless Drivers
The simplest and often most effective way to fix your wireless connection issues is to reboot your Acer device to see if that fixes the issue. If this reboot doesn’t work, then read on but it is always best to try this first.
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You can also read our post oulinging 6 easy Solutions to WiFi network not showing up.
If you wish to run a Drivers Scan for Acer Driver Updates, click here for more details. Alternatively, you can start your download below to run a Drivers Scan of your PC.
1. Problem with the Wireless Connection
To rule out this problem you will need to try to connect using another device. If the wireless connection works for another device, then this is not the problem.
2. Problem with Laptop settings
It is often the case that the problem with your Acer Wireless connection is just that the ‘wireless’ button has been inadvertently turned off. Many users are unaware that the button is even there so it can often be switched accidentally.
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How to enable Wireless Networking on an Acer Laptop
In some Acer models you can use a combination of keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless networking, in other models there is a wireless switch on the front or side of the laptop. There is a list in the section below of various models and where wireless toggle buttons can be located. These are either:
A wireless button above the keyboard
A toggle slider button on the front or side of the laptop
The fn (function) key pressed in conjunction with another key showing the wireless icon on your keyboard. The Wireless icon will look like one of the images below …
Enable/ Disable Wireless on various Acer Laptop Models
General Wireless toggle on/ off – fn+F5
Acer Aspire 1000/1640Z/1690/2012 – toggle Keys above the keyboard
Aspire 2000 Series – button to front of Laptop (apart from Acer Aspire 2010 – see note above)
Aspire 3005 – button on lower right-hand side of laptop
Aspire 5612 – button on the side of the laptop
Aspire 9302 – blue button on the left-hand side of laptop
Aspire 94xx – button found below the Lock key
Aspire One – sliding button on front of laptop (where latch to open latptop would usually be) . If the LED light to the right of this button is on, then the wireless is on, if not, slide the button towards the antenna icon
Extensa 2000/2500 Series – button above the keyboard
Ferrari 3000/3020/3400/4000 – button on front of Laptop
3. Missing/ corrupt or outdated Acer Wireless Drivers
If, when you have ensured that the wireless connection is working and Wireless Networking is not disabled on your laptop, you are still having problems with your Wireless connection, then the problem is most likely with your Acer Wireless Drivers. Drivers need to be kept up-to-date and it may be that your Acer Drivers have become corrupt or are just out of date.
You have 2 options in updating your Acer Wireless Drivers:
you can search for, download and install the Drivers yourself, or
you can use a Driver Update Tool to update the Drivers for you (and automatically keep all Drivers updated).
Both options will require an internet connection so you will need to use a wired connection in order to fix the wireless connection issue.
To manually install the Drivers you will need to make a note of the missing Drivers and download them from the Acer Website. You can then install the Drivers (there may be instructions for this on the Acer website).
You can also opt for automatic Driver updates. A Driver Update Tool will scan your machine to identify the missing Drivers and will then automatically download and install them for you. This can save a lot of time and trouble as the software also runs scheduled updates to keep all your Drivers updated.
You can download Acer Driver Updates manually or use a driver update tool.