yes it is very annoying, the only way to do this is to use the original CD that came with the sound card to install teh drivers & software, then update the Play Center, then remove the SB LIVE! software from ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS ( the Playcenter is under it's own tab). Then you will be clear to install LW3. Long way around when thereare better apps for playing back media, like Winamp

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