well, i just tried to remove it and reboot, but that didn't work, it just showed up again as to "found a new device" , but i had to skip it again since i don't know what it might possibly be.. About the onboard, the only thing i have is my sound card, but the drivers for that are already installed.. Nothing is functioning improperly, i was just wondering what this device might be, just to let you all know zipp - i just checked, and there is already a "Unimodem Half-duplex Audio Device" so i don't think that can be it.. lets see, maybe i can figure this out Thanks to all for your time, much appreciated Blackwar