Hi everyone. I just got vista a few days ago. Its absolutely brill but having another coulpe of problems. I have downloaded windows live messenger. when i try to sign in, it says error .........306. which is due to firewall problems. i dont even have a firewall turned on anyway. Anybody know?? Also i have the no sound problem. I know that its a realtek 7.1 channel high definition audio intigrated sound card, but the 'AC'97' driver software wont install properly??? Anybody Know???????? Thanks. Joe.