Bob, unfortionately the free software you sugguested doesn't work in XP it's for 98/ME only. Oh well. Right now I'm researching whether I can sue my landlord for harrasment under Ca section 1954 and the quiet something or other this might take a while, but it looks as though I may have a case. She harrasses all the male tenants in the building, repeatedly wants to come in just to be nosy etc I pay my rent and am quiet. perhaps too quiet for her. I guess she thinks I'm up to something. I only wish I were up to something that would get me outta here in a good way. So far I have a form that will threaten lawsuit for illegal entry, and have read that I can place a restraining order on her. Anyway a lot of my time is gonna be tied in with this for a couple of days, but I'll check back if anyone has anything to say regarding sound or whatever. now I wish I were a lawyer, - TJ