No sound after Windows XP reinstall

# Hello Everyone,
I reinstalled Windows XP and now my sound isn't working. I have all the drivers installed, the card is acti've and shows as working in the Device Manager. When I start the computer, I get the Windows sound when Windows loads, at least the first couple of seconds of it, then it stops and no more sound. Any help will be appreciated.

' Rognarok,
. In Control Panel, Sound and Audio Devices, Audio tab, is your Soundblaster selected as the default Recording and Playback device? Also, you may want to place a check in the box next to "Use only default devices."
2. In Control Panel, Administrati've Tools, click on Services. Make sure Windows Audio is started and set to Automatic.

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