Most important info not given...what does the Device manager say about
sounds and game controllers?

Device manager says they are there and are operating properly. No yellow
exclamation marks.

HEH I still have one of those sound/modem cards (14400 I think) ill bet
the drivers never loaded. Check 'other devices'
heading.....there shouldn't be any.

OK, will do that in the morning.
Thanks for taking the time to reply to me on this.