Did you ever wonder (at least when running Windows XP) why there is a second startup sound when you boot up and you have an Audigy installed? The reason for it is the Creative splashscreen that runs on startup. (On my PC it does not even get displayed except in safe mode.) If you want to know how to disable it read more... You can disable the splash screen on startup as follows: Click on Start -> Programs -> Creative -> SB Audigy -> Creative EAX Click on the Settings icon as shown below Uncheck the Load on Startup option Note: Creative stories have been removed due to legal request.