Hey Dark,
I figured out that there is actually at least three programs to uninstall the Creative software. Its all currently installed and appears to be working correctly!
But, I have another question..
Im running the stock bios which says something like "only for harddrives and CD roms" when booting. I havnt had any issues that were not related to anything but user error (w/exception of EA Origin) <-- I thought it was on my end and thats when I started "fixing" my sound issue or basically creating a problem.
Basically Id like to try install an SSD per Sata3 instructions found in users manual. fwiw the SSD has one of the latest Marvell controllers.
Should it be okay to use the stock BIOS? (dont like beta's much) Id also like to know your thoughts on running a raid on two HD's to be used for pagefile, programs, but also as backup, or should I use one specifically for backup. (The HD's are Sata2 which makes me think, its not such a good idea period)
p.s. I believe I fixed the sound issue by setting Realtek to 7.1, unplugginy my headset, restarting, installing (cancel reboot, shutdown) wait a minute and start..