Wave Files Not Played in Windows 95

ID: Q164233

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

You may experience the following symptoms:

Wave (.wav) files are no longer played in Windows.

When you are viewing Multimedia properties (using the Multimedia tool in Control Panel), unusual characters may be displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior can be caused by VxD files installed by FreeTel.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.

Locate the following lines in the [386ENH] section of the file:


      Device=c:\Freetel\Freetel1.vxd
      Device=c:\Freetel\Freetel2.vxd

Disable these lines by placing a semicolon (;) at the beginning of each line.

NOTE: Disabling these lines may affect the functionality of the FreeTel program. Contact FreeTel for further information regarding this problem.

Save and then close the System.ini file.

Shut down and restart Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


Keywords          : kb3rdparty win95 win98 
Version           : 95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 29, 1999