Thanks, I tried that. That site is such a horror, I gave up waiting for
it. Maybe I'll try it again.

Hot-Text wrote:
Go to Windows Update And get your Realtek HD Audio Updates there!
it may help!

"William Lurie" wrote in message
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Sound from rear jack comes out as stereo but needs to be louder, even
with all settings at maximum. Appears to be driven by Realtek HD Audio.
Windows Media Player is onboard; maybe it would be better. But how in XP
do I make the change?