Pavillion m8067c distorted sound on Windows Powerpoint applicatio​ns & certain others

The onboard sound on the motherboard of my m8067c failed just shortly after the warranty period (of course) and I replaced it with a Creative Soundblaster card (Audigy 2 ZS Platinum).  Windows Media Center and Player have sound, however when I play certain applications, .pps Powerpoint files to name one specific file type, words can be heard, but background music is distorted in a strange tin sound.  I use another software for foreign language education and when I use the section for word pronounciation, the same thing occurs.  (I am guessing they use .pps files for their flashcard applications.)  I have contacted Creative but they seem to think it is a Windows driver issue, and the language software people say they have never heard of such a thing.  System is running Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit.  Does anybody have any ideas?  Your input would be most appreciated.  Thanks. 
Message Edited by MilwSch on 03-03-2009 06:30 AM

Hi MilwSch,
That is odd. Do you know if the software you are using to play the files is meant for Vista, or is it XP?
...an HP employee just trying to help where I can, but not speaking on behalf of HP.

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