Hi Bruce
Glad to know your up and running, regarding the other matter open Skype, select Tools, Options, Audio Devices, and you will then be able to set up Skype for your Headset, (Don’t forget to click Save when you have changed your settings) without affecting any other Media Player.
You will not be able to have the Speakers and the headset speakers on together , as it causes problems with the sound, (Bad echo problems) you can however leave the phone Bell to come out the speakers, so that you do not have to wear the Headset all the time, just when in a call. (You can have other programs sounds come out the speakers while on a call)
I have also emailed you my Email Address if you do wish to get in contact.
Hope this helps.

Bill