Microsoft KB Archive/179165

= PUB98: Publisher Can't Play .wav File Without Sound Card =

Article ID: 179165

Article Last Modified on 11/9/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Publisher 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q179165



SYMPTOMS
When you try to play an embedded .wav file in Microsoft Publisher 98, you may receive the following error:

Another application is playing audio. You can either interrupt the application or wait until it is done. Then try using Sound Recorder again.



CAUSE
This error will occur when either of the following conditions is true:
 * There is no sound card installed in the computer.

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 * The sound card is not listed in the Device Manager but you have Sound Recorder or Media Player installed.

NOTE: To access the Device Manager, right-click the My Computer icon and then click Properties on the menu that appears.



RESOLUTION
To play an embedded .wav file in Publisher, choose the appropriate method for your situation.

Method 1: If You Installed a Sound Card
If you installed a sound card but it is not listed in Device Manager, follow these steps:  Close all running programs. On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon. In the Add New Hardware Wizard, do the following:  Click Next. Click Yes to search for new hardware. Click Next.</li> Click Next and follow the instructions on your screen.</li></ol> </li></ol>

Method 2: If You Do not Have a Sound Card Installed
If you do not have a sound card installed, you must install one if you want to play embedded sound files.

Additional query words: 98 publisher .wav pub98 w_mspub mspub mspub98 pub_98 5.00 publisher98 pub5 ms_pub98

Keywords: kbprb KB179165

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