10.6.8 - No Audio/Output Devices!!
I've had countless computer problems lately, but have traced the roots of these problems to the audio files.
My mac detects no output devices, and I have attempted all *simple* suggested solutions to fix that. I still get a startup sound. I do get sound through my USB headset, and have found that Skype DOES NOT work unless this headset is plugged in. Skype will crash when the headset is not plugged in.
I also have an unusually slow boot-up time, and after running it in verbose mode, have found that it gets stuck on some AppleHDA.kext files, as well as some com.AppleAudio~~~ files. The names disappear before I can write down the specifics.
Is there a way to find a solid set of completely new audio files and install those? What should be present as far as Audio kext files and com.appleaudiowhatever files? Anyone have any advice? A clean reinstall of OS X did nothing.
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)