I have not idea why this problem keeps recurring, but I have no sound whenever I log in to Linux Mint. I have tried this solution and one other by typing this in the terminal:
sudo killall pulseaudio
sudo alsa force-reload
Then I restart my computer, and it works fine. But when I log out, then log back in, there is no sound yet again. So I do the same thing above, then it works, just one time.
What can I do to keep from having to do this every time I log in?
Problem with sound in Mint 10
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keithvalenza1
Problem with sound in Mint 10
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viking777
Re: Problem with sound in Mint 10
I don't know how to stop it being muted, this seems to be a 'feature' of pulseaudio 
(mine is exactly the same)
To raise the volume all you have to do is look for the program called something like 'Pulseaudio Control'. Sorry I can't give you the exact name I always start it from the command which is called 'pavucontrol' . In my case it always starts up either muted or very quiet so I have to go to the Output Devices tab and pull the slider volume up. (this is despite the fact that my tray volume already indicates that the volume is full up).
If it really bothers you to do that there are posts all around this forum and others about how to remove pulseaudio altogether then you won't get the problem. For me I don't think it is worth the effort I am quite happy just to move the slider.
(mine is exactly the same)To raise the volume all you have to do is look for the program called something like 'Pulseaudio Control'. Sorry I can't give you the exact name I always start it from the command which is called 'pavucontrol' . In my case it always starts up either muted or very quiet so I have to go to the Output Devices tab and pull the slider volume up. (this is despite the fact that my tray volume already indicates that the volume is full up).
If it really bothers you to do that there are posts all around this forum and others about how to remove pulseaudio altogether then you won't get the problem. For me I don't think it is worth the effort I am quite happy just to move the slider.