I had the same problem. I never really fixed it... I just settled for this solution: download v_bang.dll from http://www.litestep.com, and set a couple hotkeys for the volume controls. (*Hotkey Ctrl 8 !mute [0], *Hotkey Ctrl 9 !Volume_Down [0], *Hotkey Ctrl 0 !Volume_Up [0]) If you ever figure out how to use your volume buttons, I'd really like to know how! jhoyt@uark.edu