Microsoft KB Archive/164233

= Wave Files Not Played in Windows 95 =

Article ID: 164233

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q164233



SYMPTOMS
You may experience the following symptoms:


 * Wave (.wav) files are no longer played in Windows.
 * When you are viewing Multimedia properties (using the Multimedia tool in Control Panel), unusual characters may be displayed.



CAUSE
This behavior can be caused by VxD files installed by FreeTel.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

 Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the Windows folder.  Locate the following lines in the [386ENH] section of the file:

Device=c:\Freetel\Freetel1.vxd Device=c:\Freetel\Freetel2.vxd  Disable these lines by placing a semicolon at the beginning of each line.

NOTE: Disabling these lines may affect the functionality of the FreeTel program. Contact FreeTel for further information regarding this problem. Save and then close the System.ini file. Shut down and restart Windows 95.

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