I use Total Recorder: http://www.totalrecorder.com/
You can check the quality of your mp3s with this freeware: http://www.guerillasoft.com/Encspot/
Try booting into Safe Mode and removing your cd-rom from the device manager. Reboot and let window reinstall the driver.
Check this KB: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q178385
Your welcome
Hmm.....Peoplepc Online is listed in my add/remove programs
Oops: Be sure it's Graphics Blaster Exxtreme
Go to this link. Type in Graphic Blaster Exxtreme in the search window. There are drivers and updates. http://www.americas.creative.com/support/
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