ditch the sonic stage software. IT SUCKS! Then download Real One Player (it's free). Open it and go to tools/add new device then click on add new device again. it willshow you a list of plug ins. check the first sony plug in and click install or go or whatever. it will load right up. when your all done i would go into your msconfig and uncheck it from startup. this program is a resorce hog if you leave it running when your not using it.