1. Ensure SoundTap has been closed down and it is not running in the task bar.
2. Click Start -> Control Panel.
3. Open Sounds and Audio Devices.
4. Select the Audio tab.
5. Ensure that the default device for Sound playback is set to your sound card and NOT to the SoundTap Recorder.
6. Close the control panel.
7. Try playing your other audio programs again.