Microsoft KB Archive/238040

= Encarta World English Dictionary 2000: Pronunciations Are Not Played or You Receive Error Message =

Article ID: 238040

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001
 * Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001

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This article was previously published under Q238040



SYMPTOMS
If you attempt to play a pronunciation in Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2000, the pronunciation may not be played. In addition, you may receive the following error message:

An invalid media type was specified.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if either of the following conditions is true:


 * The Msgsm32.acm file is missing or damaged.


 * The Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio Codec is not installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 3) Click the Windows Setup tab.
 * 4) In the list of components, click Multimedia, and then click Details.

NOTE: Do not click the Multimedia check box.
 * 1) Click to select the Audio Compression check box, and then click OK.
 * 2) Click Have Disk.
 * 3) In the Copy manufacturer's files from box, click your CD-ROM drive.
 * 4) Insert the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
 * 5) Follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio compression components.
 * 6) Close Control Panel.

Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm ewed pronounce mute silent

Keywords: kberrmsg kbenv kbprb kbsound KB238040

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