Microsoft KB Archive/244562

= Sounds May Not Play Properly in Games =

Article ID: 244562

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you play games that use DirectX or DirectSound, the sound may not play properly or you may hear noise in the sound.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you use a sound card that uses the OPTi chipset.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your sound card to obtain the latest sound card driver. For information about sound cards that use the OPTi chipset, click the following link to view the OPTi Web site:

http://www.opti.com/index4.html



MORE INFORMATION
This issue is known to occur with the following games:
 * EverQuest
 * Microsoft Midtown Madness
 * Microsoft Motocross Madness
 * Ultima Online

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