Many thanks Ronni.
I did as you advised and the sound control panel has returned. I ran 
permissions repair twice and the list was very long!. I also ran Disc Warrior  
as the disc utility seemed to freeze at one point,but DW did the trick and all 
is Tickedy Boo!
Ronni for President!! :-)

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