Replying to I missed you NS..I need computer help

Finally got my computer back after having to reformat the hard drive and a bunch of other bullshit.

now my speakers dont work. Theyre plugged into where theyre supposed to be, the green light is on, but my computer doesnt recognize them.

When I go to control panel>sounds and audio devices it says "no audio device", which is strange because I happen to be looking right at the fucking audio devices.

frustrating.

any help? I'm using XP and I am computer illiterate.