mamewah wont start

[fillup]

I have downloaded and run the system files, and .net framework.  Whenever i click to start it just flashes on the screen for a second.  This is what is on the log.  Please Help.  this is version 1.61

11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM MAMEWAH launched
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Cursor scheme: Windows default, Arrow: (None), Wait: (None), AppStarting: (None)
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Desktop colour: 9981440
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Wallpaper filename: C:\WINDOWS\web\wallpaper\Bliss.bmp
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Display mode: 800x600 @ 1Hz, 32 bit colour
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Decimal symbol: '.'
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Games list read: mame-0.lst
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Mode 640 x 480 @ 60, 16bit colour not available
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM Error: -2005401480 Automation error in SFX_InitialiseDS
11/7/2005 9:09:14 PM MAMEWAH quit

[whatisk]

I think it could be a soundcard issue:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=39912.0
or
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=40880.0