Huge problem with Mac OS X

I just downloaded 10.3.4 on my G5 and I also downloaded sizzling keys for my itunes. After I activated sizzling keys, the sound stopped working.
At first, I thought it was at mute. So I went to my system preferences and went to sound to take off mute. But instead, the system preferences said that "no output device found".
I am bewildered, because normally that would mean it doesn't find a sound card. What is wrong with my computer and how can I fix it?

Justin:
You could start by Repairing Permissions, resetting PRAM. The question is whether Sizzling Keys had anything to do with your loss of sound. (I am not familiar with Sizzling Keys, so I can't advise on that).
Good luck.
cornelius
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I have removed the printer, and added again - a couple of times. I was not sure what protocol to chose (LPD, IPP, Socket).
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