On 24 Feb 2011, Anthony Campbell wrote: Well, in the end it was the sound card. I replaced it with a new one and sound is now working again. Thanks to everyone for help. Anthony -- Anthony Campbell - ac@acampbell.org.uk Microsoft-free zone - Using Debian GNU/Linux http://www.acampbell.org.uk - sample my ebooks at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/acampbell