Hi Is it possible to stream data in the kernel mode? In other words, say, I have audio data in kernel mode (not in audio stack), so is it possible to find and open a pin and play data entirely in kernel mode w/o user mode components engaged? TIA Andrew _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1