Frustration has reached its peak.

I have everything I could possibly need to record music in my apartment, and yet it sits untouched in the shape of a question mark. I keep getting an error when I try to extract the files and set up the recording software. I also think I'm missing a cord or two for the actual recording equipment. I still have about $46 on a Guitar Center gift card... I just have no clue what I need. If I need anything.

Help meee.