Sound File Loops with "Close Program" Dialog Box Open

Last reviewed: February 26, 1998
Article ID: Q181801

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If a Windows sound (.wav) file is being played when you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box, a short part of the sound file may be played continuously.

RESOLUTION

To stop the sound file from being played continuously, click Cancel in the Close Program dialog box, or click the sound file that is being played and then click End Task.

To prevent the problem from occurring, do not press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box while a .wav file is being played.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 4.00 sample
Keywords : kbtool kbui msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb

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Last reviewed: February 26, 1998
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