Loading MC 5.0.6 disables speakers???

Having some trouble when I load MC 5.0.6 on Windows Vista system, my speakers quit working? Everything looks right, but the speakers don't play any sounds...no windows sounds, no audio outside of the MC program, and no playback on the program.
 
The speaker level is jumping up & down like it's playing the track/feed...but no sound is coming out?
 
Any ideas where to start?

Welcome to the forum.
So what was the problem? in case someone else with Vista comes along with the same glitch.

So... are you using a USB mic? 

If so........ MC thinks a USM mic is a sound card. And it is.... and in effect, you have 2 unsynched soundcards in the same computer. 

yeah... not the best way to do things.... 

you essentially have 2 different sound cards that are not synced to each other. While not impossible to make work..... not the best way to record.  At some point this will become obvious. 

We do suggest if you are planning to make this an on going hobby, and you want to record with out to many issues and workarounds, that you eventually look at a dedicated musical interface. 

Until then, enjoy the recording hobby  and we're here to help when and if you need it. 

Keep in mind that the interface you use is the heart of the recording system.  So when buying one, don't skimp. If you look around....check Beagle's web site, he has a listing there of interfaces.....also look to see what other long time users are using in our studios...... 

Determine how many inputs you need.....MC only supports 2 so the lower cost interfaces are perfect since they only have 2 inputs,,,,,,, do you work with audio- you need 2 inputs, and be sure the interface has good preamps on those inputs..... some do, some don't..... do you use MIDI.... you may want a midi input...... how many outputs do you need/want? And of course, your budget. 

Presonus, M-Audio, Focusrite are among the better known names. Be sure they support ASIO drivers, which the better ones will. 

ask questions before you buy something ....we can steer you clear of making a mistake

Sure you can clip the front of the track to move it to the left.
MC 5 should have a Split tool, looks like a pair of scissors. Click that, set your Snap-to resolution so you can split the track just before your perfect second guitar track begins. Click at that point and the track should be split.
Right-click the part at the beginning, select Edit>Delete, and it will be gone, allowing you to slide the remaining clip to the left.
You can also right-click on the clip where you want to split it and select Split.
 
Focusrite makes good stuff. I love my Focusrite Saffire.