Wired for Sound Pro May Cause System Hangs on Exit

ID: Q87823


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11


SYMPTOMS

Wired for Sound Pro may cause your computer to stop responding (hang) when you exit Windows 3.1.


CAUSE

If the computer hangs when you exit Windows or you hear a conflict between two sounds when a system event occurs, check to see if these problems occur when Wired for Sound Pro is not loaded. Wired for Sound Pro may be conflicting with Windows Event sounds assigned in the Control Panel Sounds option.


RESOLUTION

To resolve the problem, either disable the Windows Event sounds or disable Wired for Sound Pro.

To disable the Windows Event sounds, proceed as follows:

  1. From Control Panel choose the Sound icon.


  2. Select the first system event from the Events list box and then choose <None> from the Files menu. Repeat this step for each of the events listed in the Event list box.


  3. Choose the OK button.


  4. Exit and restart Windows so your changes can take effect.


For further information about Wired for Sound Pro, contact Aristosoft.

Wired for Sound Pro is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 hang lock-up hung stop lock up freeze crash 3rdparty

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 13, 1999
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