Let's click on Options, then MIDI/Audio Driver Setup. Is the "Use VST/DXi Synth" checkbox checked or unchecked?

"checked"

Please click Audio Settings next. What's selected as the Audio Driver Type?

"right now it is "WAS" but I have also tried "MME"


Please click on Audio Drivers. What's selected in the window that appears, and what else is available?

"Speakers (Conexart)20671SmartAudioHD)"

Thanks Kent