Computer crashes with Skype and other sound files from the net.

[>Thing's 4 Sale]

I am runing XP Pro including SP2 update.
Pent 3 800mhz 256mb 80gHD.
I have downloaded Skype tel software and find after talking for only 1 or
2minutes that the computer crashes to a blue screen with a message that
say's I have a hardware problem.
I have a SB16 soundcard runing of a dail up modem.
Tried un-install etc but to change.
Also with any other programs of the net that include sound I get the same
problem. I feel that it may
be a sound card problem but not sure.
Any ideas on this one.
TX
John

 

[Mike Brearley]

If it's happening only with applications that use sound, then your guess is
pretty good. The first thing I'd do is go out and buy a new sound card (or
if you have one laying around or a friend that can lend you one) and try
replacing your Sound Blaster. Basic audio cards are cheap.

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Posted 'as is'. If there are any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, they
were a direct result of my fingers and brain not being synchronized or my
lack of caffeine.

Mike Brearley