USB Speakers Do Not Work After Upgrading to Windows 98 SE

ID: Q230365


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition


SYMPTOMS

When you upgrade your computer from Windows 98 to Windows 98 Second Edition, your USB speakers may no longer function correctly.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if another sound card was detected as the preferred audio playback device during the installation.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, select the USB audio device as the preferred playback device in Windows. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Multimedia.


  2. On the Audio tab, click your USB audio device in the Preferred Device box under Playback.


  3. Click OK, and then close Control Panel.


Additional query words: altec labtec jazz default

Keywords : kbenv kbhw kbsound kbtool win98se
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: June 8, 1999
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