Microsoft KB Archive/297059

= Easy CD Creator May Not Work with Windows Media Player 7 =

Article ID: 297059

Article Last Modified on 7/26/2007

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APPLIES TO

 Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0, when used with:  Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

 Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition</li></ul> </li> Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1</li></ul>

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This article was previously published under Q297059

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SYMPTOMS
After you install Windows Media Player 7 with the Roxio (Adaptec) CD Burning Plug-in component, any of the following symptoms may occur:
 * Some of your CD drives (CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW drives) might not appear.
 * The Easy CD Creator software might not work.
 * Windows Media Player 7 CD burning might not function.

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CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are not using a compatible version of the Easy CD Creator or DirectCD software.

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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, make sure that you have a compatible version of Easy CD Creator or DirectCD by checking the following Roxio Web site:

http://www.roxio.com/enu/support/ecdc/software_updates.html

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

After you obtain the latest compatible version of Easy CD Creator or DirectCD:
 * 1) Uninstall both Easy CD Creator and DirectCD. Leave Windows Media Player 7 and the Roxio Plug-in component installed.

For information about how to uninstall Easy CD Creator or DirectCD, please consult the documentation that is included with the software, or contact the manufacturer.
 * 1) Restart your computer.
 * 2) Install the latest compatible version of Easy CD Creator or DirectCD.
 * 3) Restart your computer again.

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MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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