Basically, when blender is running (minimzed or otherwise), environment effects won't work on my onboard sound. Its an Realtek AC'97 for VIA onboard a Gigabyte mobo. When i go into the Realtek Control Panel, it tells me I need to put audio acceleration up to full, but it is.
Haha. i guess i just posted the bug report on the forums


Also, has anyone else had problems with tooltips in windows XP when blender is running (minimized or otherwise)? its kinda a hard problem to explain, but very noticable. I have a Radeon 9600 pro, latest catalyst drivers, has been happening as long as i can remember.
thanks, and sorry if this is inappropriate for this forum. if you must flame me, at least direct me to the right place.

nate