Well,I downloaded the latest update,ver:5.12,and when I restarted everything,dx diag. says,error problem getting extra sound#0x88780032.When I went to rf control panel,[I reinstalled it] and tested the sound,it said failure@step 3 Direct sound create.I had to go back to the older driver to get the game to play at all.Also,my media player had no sound with the newer driver.I am tired of messing with it,[3weeks and boocoo$$] I guess i should not have bought g2 until I could afford enough computer to run it. Live and learn I guess. But Wolfgang,I really do thank you for your help.If you were here,I'm sure you could make it run.So,thanks again and take care.Franklin