[JerseyHighlander]

It's a common problem on laptops.

Install this:
http://www.codesector.com/audiosliders.php

have it replace Windows Volume Control.

caveat: I've never used this software for a Media center edition of WinXP, I'm not sure what affects on Media Center specific software it will have.

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If you tell me the exact make and model number of your laptop, and the make and model number of your sound card (if you have a separate sound card, I can point you toward a 2nd option that is a proper solution that I found when I had this problem.

[Chasaway]

" If you tell me the exact make and model number of your laptop, and the make and model number of your sound card (if you have a separate sound card, I can point you toward a 2nd option that is a proper solution that I found when I had this problem.

Everest says the sound card is a SigmaTel Audio and it's onboard.

Then under "PCI/PnP Audio" there's an "Intel 82801fb ICH6 - High Definition Audio Controller [B-2]" listed.

The motherboard is a Intel Pentium 4 521, 2800 Mhz (14 x200).

[see, I write this like I actually know what all of this means! I'm a GEEK!]

Thanks for your help...

[Brucifer]

Very cool. Thanks.