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  1. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Thanks for your help - I'm having problems doing the same at the Intel site. There's a Java problem but I have it installed. I'm getting a new flatscreen in a few days - I connect my laptop to an ancient Samsung syncmaster that refuses to die and a crap flatscreen (Coby) in order to stream. I'll...
  2. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Thanks so much for helping me. I see exactly what you've done but I can't locate the DisplayAudio folder on my system. Where exactly is it on yours? Thanks again.
  3. penTechCoach

    upgrading from 8.0 PRO MAK to 8.1 PRO 0x101 0x20017

    Question About 8.1 MAK ISO Install My install of Win 8 Pro uses a MAK and doesn't seem eligible for an upgrade from the store. I can also download the 8.1 ISO. When you installed from the ISO did all of your installed software and settings survive? Thanks so much.
  4. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    It's Fixed!!! Hi all - The Toshiba website finally came back online and I followed these instructions and the problem disappeared: If the TOSHIBA Upgrade Assistant (TUA) is not used to identify conflicting programs and utilities prior to upgrading to Windows 8 it is possible to have the...
  5. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    Thanks - I'll try your suggestions as soon as Toshiba's site comes back up!!!!!! It's been down since last night at least - some tech company! But just to play Devil's Advocate - is there any way to just have all the registry entries rewritten for the drive? Why should I have to reset...
  6. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    Results of Suggestions First of all - thank you for your help. I had tried most of these suggestions already but it never hurts to try again. Here are some of my results: #1 MS Fixit # Control Panel Troubleshooter I've manually removed upper & lower filters - repeatedly. I tried this...
  7. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    No Hidden Devices Thank you again. No go. There weren't any hidden devices. I've included here two screenshots from the event log for the drive. As you can see in the second the Problem code changes from 0x0 to 0x13 - don't know if that helps any. Any more ideas? Could I delete the entries...
  8. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    Thank you for your help. I did as you suggested and got this screen: However, sadly, nothing has changed. Thanks so much for your interest. Do you have any other suggestions?
  9. penTechCoach

    Solved DVD Drive No Longer Recognized

    Hi all. I have a TSST 208DN DVD drive installed in a Win 8 Pro Toshiba C855 machine. I am no longer able to use the drive and could use your advice and assistance. The problem began with my always having to reinstall the drivers upon reboot. I found a solution, or so I thought, that advised...
  10. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    I did get a more expensive HDMI cable - still no luck. I'm going to upgrade to Win 8 Pro - perhaps that will solve the problem. I'll post an update. Thanks again.
  11. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Hi again - I don't have that option - I just see Digital Audio unplugged (HDMI). This option is disabled - I can not set it to be my default. This option is there regardless of whether I'm connected to the TV via HDMI. Nothing changes when I plug the TV in other than both screens going black...
  12. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Problem Resolved With Workaround Okay - I bought a 1/8" 3.5mm to rca cable - did not work. And yes - there is sound using headphones. Last try - a simple 3.5mm connected to TV using PC AUDIO IN socket and it worked. I still think this is driver problem as I was able to get by with just the...
  13. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Hi mick823 - sorry I did not see this earlier but I had to get a new phone and then spend hours adding software to that. Just now I tried lowering the resolution on my connected TV but it did not work. I don't see my TV listed under playback devices - just the laptop's internal speakers and...
  14. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Sorry I did not see the last two replies until just now. fireberd -I did go to Intel and load the most recent driver - I believe it ended in 3097. When I did that my system did not even display Digital Audio - just the Realtek speakers. So I began installing earlier versions - 3040, 2843, 2828...
  15. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Thanks so much - I'll try a friend's cable before I buy a new one. Actually - I'll also try another TV while I'm at it! Thank you again!
  16. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    I've gone to the Toshiba site and downloaded numerous drivers and when I get to the install point they all say that my computer does not meet minimum requirements - see the attached screen shots. I find this pretty amazing as the process begins with my entering my pc's serial # - you would...
  17. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Thanks for your response. I would agree where the problem not widespread. I find it hard to believe that there are so many malfunctioning pc's. I'm going to give it a few more days and then return it. Is there a good way to save all of the work I've done?
  18. penTechCoach

    Solved Audio Over HDMI Cable Not Working - HDMI Cable Not Plugged

    Basic Specs Brand New Toshiba Satellite C855 Win 8 64-bit 6 GB RAM Display Adapter: Intel(R) HD Graphics (2000) Driver: Intel 9.17.10.3040 Playback Devices Show Disabled Devices - checked Show Disconnected Devices - checked High Def Audio Device displays as not plugged in Cable is...
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