Microsoft KB Archive/118573

= Ancient Lands: GP Fault with Windows Sound System =

Article ID: 118573

Article Last Modified on 6/13/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0

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This article was previously published under Q118573



SYMPTOMS
When you are using the Sound Blaster Pro card and the Windows Sound System version 2.0 software, you receive the following general protection (GP) fault with software using sounds:

Application Error - caused a General Protection Fault in module WSSSBPRO.DRV at 0001:1993

For example, the error can occur when:


 * You select a guide for a guided tour (as well as at other points) with Microsoft Ancient Lands.
 * Microsoft Mail attempts to play the sound for incoming mail.
 * The After Dark screen saver activates.
 * You run MindMaze from Microsoft Encarta, 1995 Edition.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows Sound System version 2.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.



MORE INFORMATION
The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1994 multi media multimedia multi-media audio sound track effects narration gpf crash sbpro 0001:1933 mmtitles explore Kids Creative Writer

Keywords: KB118573

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