I ran Windows XP before and I had a turn table connected to my PC, enabling me to transfer old records to my computer. I recently upgraded to Windows 7 and now, the PC is not detecting the line in at all. When I go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Sound, then Recording Tab, all I see in the list of devices is the microphone, nothing else shows up.I have upgraded the drivers as directed but it did not help. Anything else I can do to detect the line in? I have right-clicked in there as well and verified that all devices are displayed, even the disabled ones.Any help would be much appreciated.Thanks.Michel

Hi MichelThat turntable device sounds like something that would require a separate software program used to convert the input into a format that is readable by the computer.What is the brand name and model number of that device?Have you checked with the manufacturer for any compatibility updates for Windows 7?Let us know.Thank You for using Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

Mr. Vernon, the input signal will be analog. If it is a magnetic cartridge then a phono preamp will be used. If not the there is software to do the necessary phono curve. The sound card does the A/D conversion and then software is used to record it. Michel 1015, This is still what may be a driver issue for you sound card. Be sure that you have gotten the updated drivers for your sound card. If they are not Windows 7 compatible install them in compatibility mode, this has worked for me in the past. It takes the driver to recognize the audio panel. After months of work I just(a few days ago) handed over to a friend of mine 83 CDs made for him from just a part his record collection. I am still using a Vista compatible driver because the new driver from the manufacture for Window7 would not work correctly. Good luck on your quest. JB

Thank you very much guys.Just to clarify, I was using an preamp to convert the signal. I checked with Dell after posting this message and given that my computer is 4 years old, they do not recommend that I upgrade to Windows 7 (too bad I did not check before...). I don't have a separate sound card, it is integrated to the mother board itself but I have upgraded to the latest drivers via Control Panel. Unfortunately it did not help.I am left with no other options but to reinstall XP since the ability to convert records to MP3 is important to me.Thank you again for taking the time to reply.Michel

Michel 1015, Before you reinstall, try uninstalling your sound card driver and then reinstall it in compatibility mode of Windows XP or Vista. To do this find your setup file for your driver install package. Right click on it, go down to properties. In that window choose which version that the install package is (XP or Vista) then Click on Run As Administrator then at the bottom check Apply. Then OK. Double Click on your install package and install it again. I have a very old computer running the RC and it is doing file. Windows 7 runs better and faster and has a different feel to it than XP. It does not seem to be as memory hungry as XP. At least you can give it a try before reinstalling. Good Luck JB

What is the model of your MP3 player and what is the category of the cable? Please let us know more detail information.Arthur Xie - MSFT

I have the same problem on two Lenovo notebook computers with Windows 7 Home Premium. I was told by Lenovo that that's the way it is with Windows 7, and have ordered an external sound card with line in. It may be that upgrading to Windows 7 Professional would solve the problem. A friend has Windows Professional on his desk top and line in shows up.

Yeah, I was having the same problem until I found this Microsoft link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Connect-a-microphone-music-player-or-other-audio-device-to-your-computer Summary: If you right click on the taskbar speaker icon (Volume Control) and select "Recording devices", then select Line In or Microphone. This next menu level will have a Listen tab, second from left at the top. In Listen, check the "Listen to this device" box, and Voila!!!!