my sound is sblive value model ct4870 in a gateway computer.
creative list that model as sold to dell computer.

had the issue voice capture would cause a reboot,
either with test capture or try to connect with capture enabled.

just installed..
Sound Blaster Live! - LiveDrvUni-Pack (English)
Sound Blaster Live! - Driver Patch

all works well now

http://support.creative.com/Download...downloads.aspx

if link dont display the two files, do a file search
this is what to look for....

Sound Blaster Live! - Driver Patch
Filesize : 6.17 MB Download Hide Details
Release date : 28 Feb 03
This is an update patch, it is not a complete driver installation. You must have the previous LiveDrvPack.exe (SBLW-XPWEB-W3-US), posted July 17,2002. in your system if you wish to use this patch.
File Name : LiveDrvPack_Patch.exe
This is an update patch, it is not a complete driver installation. You must have the previous LiveDrvPack.exe (SBLW-XPWEB-W3-US), posted July 17,2002. in your system if you wish to use this patch.
Please do not download this update if you do not have correct version of driver installed. If you do not know what revision of driver you currently have installed click here for instructions on how to check.

If you are unsure of which update to download please click here to go to the READ THIS FIRST section

Fixes & Features:


•Speaker settings in Creative Audio Mixer are synchronized with Windows Multimedia setting.
•Performs recording without playback.
•Removes Wave distortion after system returns from hibernation state.






Sound Blaster Live! - LiveDrvUni-Pack (English)
Filesize : 23.32 MB Download Hide Details
Release date : 28 Feb 03
This package upgrades the Sound Blaster Live! driver and enhances the overall product performance on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The package also upgrades core applications including Audio HQ and Surround Mixer for optimal Sound Blaster Live! performance.
File Name : LiveDrvUni-Pack(ENG).exe
This package upgrades the Sound Blaster Live! driver and enhances the overall product performance on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The package also upgrades core applications including Audio HQ and Surround Mixer for optimal Sound Blaster Live! performance.
If you are unsure of which update to download please click here to go to the READ THIS FIRST section

This update:-


•Resolves compatibility issues with Sound Blaster Live! products on Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Requirements:

•For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users ONLY.
•Creative SB Live! Series Audio card installed.
Note:


•This package can be installed independently and does not require other applications in the LiveDrvUni-Pack to be downloaded.
•Older Sound Blaster Live! Experience demo applications may not work properly when updated with the LiveDrvUni-Pack.