This is a screenshot of the device manager:
this is the finished report from Microsoft FixIt, I did not get the error message this time:
Sound Playback and RecordingPublisher details
Issues found
Check audio deviceCheck audio device
There might be a problem with your audio deviceNot fixed
Rescan devicesSucceeded
Uninstall deviceSucceeded
Issues foundDetection details
6Check audio deviceNot fixed
There might be a problem with your audio device
Rescan devicesSucceeded
Check for changes in available devices
Uninstall deviceSucceeded
Assign drive letters to all drives that do not have drive letter
Detection details
Installed audio devices
This file contains the details stored in the registry for all installed
audio devices.
File Name:AudioDevices.reg
Collection information
Computer Name: LIA-PC
Windows Version:6.0
Architecture:x86
Time:12/5/2010 12:09:07 PM
Publisher details
Sound Playback and Recording
Troubleshoot problems that prevent your computer from playing or recording
sound.
Package Version:2.1.2.20101104
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
From this I am guessing the sound card may be bad.
Thanksfor all your help.
I'll let you know if the external works.