Err Msg: ...SND.CPL Is Not a Valid Windows NT Image...

 Last reviewed: April 10, 1997
Article ID: Q100324
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

If you upgrade to Windows NT from Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups with Windows Sound System installed, the following error message may appear: 

   The application or DLL DosDevices\C:\windows\system\SND.CPL is not a
   valid Windows NT image. Please check this against your installation
   disk.

CAUSE

If you choose to upgrade to Windows NT, the Windows Sound System Control Panel application is preserved and migrated to the Windows NT installation. The SND.CPL Control Panel file installed by Windows Sound System is not compatible with Windows NT.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using the Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system- 

   wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct
   them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
   use of the Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own
   risk.
Remove all of the Windows Sound System values from the following subkey: 

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\MMCPL

Additional query words: wfw wfwg prodnt wss
Keywords : kbhw kbsetup nthw ntsetup
Version : 3.1
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: April 10, 1997
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