Article ID: 233080
Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q233080
SYMPTOMS
After you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition, there may be no sound, or sounds may be distorted, when you play Alpha Centauri by Firaxis Games.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if you have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! sound card installed, and the Direct Sound 3D and EAX sound options are enabled in the Alpha Centauri initialization (.ini) file.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact Creative Labs, or Firaxis Games, to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.
MORE INFORMATION
Firaxis Games recommends that you do not enable EAX or Direct Sound 3D in the Alpha Centauri program initialization file.
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