On the occasions things have gone wrong, it's tended to be me trying to "fix" something.
Yes, times ten. It really is looking like a clean install will be needed. I've lost me Hibernation, I assume while trying to move the partition, and now XP emulation refuses to load. Corrupt, or am I about to find out another disadvantage to OEM? It was the sole reason I upgraded to Pro, so I hope they don't have rules that I don't know about.
The emulator worked perfectly with Beta RC.
I'll keep going, but watched a movie on the laptop and 24" screen tonight. Sound was perfect into the same speakers I've been trying. It's really just become a battle of wills, but there's so much to do before going 'home' . . . that's if there's any clear air to convey us. I'll have to put toys on hold.
Having said that, I've sent off for a USB to 3.5mm converter, though I've no notion how one tells the system to send the sound to the port. Another learning curve. It's only $9 and free postage, so no great investment.
Three weeks without a telly. Samsung finally sent me a cheque/check for total compensation. I just don't know what destructive forces are emanating from me, I've defeated Sony, Samsung, and Mercedes in the last few years, so this home build is a mere bagatelle.