i have a problem with my pc audio.

for some reason, regardless of what app i use.. media player, reason or acid, i get this stuttery stop start with the audio, then when it comes back, its like its been pitched down on a turntable..

happening with everything. from The Simpsons on Mediaplayer to sequences & loops in Reason 3 & Sound Forge.



gonna run lots of virus checkers.

also, i have a Windows Update that won't install...

is my machine in trouble ???