----- Benj wrote: ----
   
    When i try to play music and video files in media player i
    receive this message
    "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there
    is a problem with your sound device. There may not be a
    sound device installed on your computer, it may be in use
    by another program, or it may not be functioning properly.
   
    I have tried other multimedia programs and the same thing
    happens...the video plays, but the sound doesn't
   
    I have recently gotten my comp. reformatted due to a viru