Yes, I know a little bit about PCs, enough to have tried the things I've already tried but clearly not enough to figure out what the problem is. And no, this is not a game. I'm not playing the fool at all Merlin, if you can help I'd appreciate it if not then just quit responding. There's no need to get rude. I am honestly having a PC problem here and would really like to get my sound fixed without having to take it into a shop and pay a whole bunch of money. Besides, how would I have any idea you're British? I found this site on a Yahoo search for computer help. Geez.