External Sound Blaster locks

Because of a problem with the OEM SoundBlaster Value - the input audio mini jack failed - I bought a SoundBlaster external unit that plugs into a USB port. After I used it for a short while, it locked up the computer and killed all the speaker out puts. I had to uninstall the unit. I went and got a replacement and the same problem occurred.

Angela,
Go to Sounds and Audio Devices in Windows Control Panel and make sure the Creative external soundcard you're using is setup as the default audio device.
Jason

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    Angela,
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