ok, i'll try to explain this problem the best i can despite my lack of computer knowledge. basically, i can hear audio fine on all programs except for certain websites, like youtube and ebaumsworld. the other programs work ok: itunes, media player, movie maker, ect. i'm thinking mabye this has something to do with the microsoft update i did about a week ago when i downloaded something related to creative sb live. oh, and whenever i try to use the creative recorder, and error message comes us saying a device ID is out of range for your system. i know that these problems are related to corrupt files on my soundcard or something like that. could someone please help?