Listen to AlChuck, he recently walked me through the same problem(thanks again Al) I had the wrong input active and some things muted that should have been turned on, sounds like you may be doing the same, I got quite frustrated with it so take a deep breath, relax,andgo through the steps to find where your sound is being blocked. Try going to Start>Programs>Accessories>Entertainment>Volume Controle>Options>Properties>Recording>Line In then make sure its not muted. Can't guarantee it but thats what solved the same problem for me. Good luck, Dani