Either they had a microphone installed in the speakers(doubtful) OR you
Selected a feature of the soundcard software called "Record what I
hear". That feature is NOT part of Windows XP, but is specifically
included with some soundcards bonus software. You would need a sound
card that supports that feature AND install the bonus software that
makes it work. Try Creative Labs website for more info.

sfpace74 wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I was trying to record some sound files. Does this require a microphone?
> On Windows ME I was able to record sound through my speakers.
>
> Thanks,
> -S
>
> "Eric" wrote:
>
>
>>What kind of sound are you trying to record?
>>
>>The speakers are not a microphone. They can't pick up sounds.
>>
>>Eric,
>>PC Buyer Beware!
>>http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>>
>>"sfpace74" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I'm trying to record sound using the Sound Recorder. However, the sound
>>>wave doesn't show anything. My speakers work great, as I can play cd's,
>>>mp3s, etc. But the sound will not record or show any activity.
>>>
>>>Does anyone know what is causing this?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>-S