hey...i really like your writing style -> you get an A+ it's like we are talking.... ~ that being said... i have to question why you're using media player at all it's not that it's a bad program it's because it's always trying to dominate your PC you could do the same thing with winamp (free) and maintain a Mp3 section right on your desktop of EVE favs then, you can just alt tab to desktop.... and click one when wanted ....or I'm thinking the media player uses way too many resources just some idea's for ya .....to ponder or try in windows mode: for example, you can RUN your winamp player off of your taskbar.... keeping that music out of the game but still within reach