Error Message When Trying to Play Pinball2.mid File

ID: Q138747

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to play the Pinball2.mid file in the Program Files\Plus!\ Pinball folder, you receive the following error message:

MMSYSTEM296, the file cannot be played on the specified MCI device. The file may be corrupt or not in the correct format.

CAUSE

The Pinball2.mid file is not a valid midi-format file. This file is not used when you play the 3D Pinball game.

RESOLUTION

3D Pinball includes two midi files, Pinball.mid and Pinball2.mid. The Pinball.mid file is a valid midi file, and is used by the 3D Pinball game. You can delete the Pinball2.mid file if you want.

Keywords : winplus win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
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