Thanks for your help Ill try that . On the toshiba site there are options for sound drivers:
should I install:
File: tcm0008600b.exe
or
realtek audio centre?
many thanks
yeah I tried what you recommended - still doesnt work :(
Thanks in advance guys. I have a Toshiba laptop, 4gb ram, running windows 8. From day 1 the only recording option has been the external microphone - and YES Ive ticked the 'show disabled devices' icon. this is extremely difficult as I record music clips from youtube and also mix and edit my own...