Microsoft KB Archive/165182

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Err Msg: MPEG Layer-3 Beta Expired, Please Contact...

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Q165182

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft NetShow version 2.0

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SYMPTOMS
When I try to play a sound, I get the following error message:

MPEG Layer-3 Beta expired please contact http://www.microsoft.com/netshow for latest updates.

CAUSE
This is a problem with the FHG codec shipped in NetShow version 2.0 beta 1.

WORKAROUND
Delete the L3*.acm file from your System directory. If you get an access violation error when you try to delete this file, shut down to single DOS mode and delete this file from a DOS prompt.

Because this problem has been fixed in the final release of NetShow version 2.0, you can also resolve this problem by removing the codec file and reinstalling the final release of NetShow version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION
Check the support site on http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia for more information.

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