problem solved!!
after checking into my sound card drivers again, I discovered an automatic update function at Soundblaster.com. The OEM Dell CD that comes with the machine loads a software version for my Audigy 2 card that I could not update via the usual methods at the Creative site. When I scoured the soundblaster site I found that the auto update function was able to scan my Dell and identify the precise updates my particular card needed - something I obviously had not done properly in my earlier attempts. After running that update, lots of stuff got updated and things now work fine. No more sound anomlalies, click, chirps, or pops. Watch out for downloaded updates for DELL purchased hardware. Theirs is "different" from off the shelf items and may not be compatible with updates from the origiinal hardware component manufacturer. I am now back on board trying to blow stuff up with my U boat! Dive dive dive!!
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