Please first see my specs...



Pentium 4, 3GHz

2GB RAM

Windows XP

Audiophile 24/96 Soundcard



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Sometimes, when I listen to Windows Media Player, QuickTime, MySpace.com, etc...or writing music, the audio on my computer sort of skips/clicks/clips. As if the processor cannot handle the audio. It may happen if I'm trying to do two things at once...like opening Microsoft Word at the same time I'm listening to a track.



I really want to fix this problem. It's been bothering me for a long time now.



I understand some possible problems are an IRQ conflict...or perhaps something is downloading behind the scenes. Another that I should just dedicate my soundcard for computer music applications, rather than let Windows use the soundcard to play audio.



I've also altered Windows settings for music production.



If you're a bit more computer savvy than I, below is a link showing my current IRQ setup. A red box surrounds the IRQ my soundcard is on. It is not alone on IRQ 19. Maybe you might suggest putting it on its own IRQ.



http://www.qwlproductions.com/help/



I really appreciate any help in the matter!



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