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Im running windows 7 and while running xp i was able to record the music that i hear coming out of my speakers (stereo out i think it's called). I remember getting it to work on xp took me a lot of work but i can't remember how i did it and im not ever sure if it's possible on windows 7

after following some of the tutorials i found none of them worked. hers what im dealing with
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See here: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php? ... ng_devices

did all that already

Then you will have read the last bit:

"There is no guarantee your sound device will have an option to record computer playback - the inbuilt sound devices on many low-end Vista systems running Vista Home Basic often do not. If all else fails, try connecting a cable from the line-out (green) port of the computer to the line-in (blue), and choose the line-in as recording source. If you need to hear what you're recording, you can buy a single stereo to double stereo adaptor that will give you a spare jack to plug the speakers into. Alternatively, try Freecorder which is a virtual sound driver distinct from your sound device and installs as a browser plug-in, or buy an external USB sound card. These normally offer a "stereo mix" type of option, but check its compatibility with Vista. "

do you think it will eventually be able to work since i got it to work on xp

<<<do you think it will eventually be able to work since i got it to work on xp>>>

This trick depends on three things holding hands. The Operating System, the Sound Card, and the Device Drivers. If any of those decide they don't want you recording from the internet, that's the end of the story.

If you're on a Laptop, there's a really good chance you will not have the cross-cable option. Windows Laptops generally only have the delicate, low-level, mono Microphone In. You can't cross that with the high-power, Stereo, Headphone Out.

Koz