When i click on the tab in the task bar they don't come up so i cant access
any of my playback or recording properties...some one please help

Check this web-site. Lots of information and tools about repairing taskbar,
system tray and quick launch.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Best of luck and let us know, if it works.

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