Article ID: 298336
Article Last Modified on 1/13/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q298336
SYMPTOMS
When a program or a game is started by multiple users by means of the Fast User Switching feature, that program or game can transfer its sound to the other users. In particular, there can be an overlapping sound when a second user starts the same program.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur because these programs or games have not been designed for use with multiple users or with the Fast User Switching technology.
RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, either run one instance of the program or close the program before you use the Fast User Switching feature.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
The following list contains the names of programs or games that have displayed the behavior that is described in the Symptoms section of this article:
- Dark Reign 2 Audio
- Cabela's Big Game Hunter
- Electronic Arts(EA) NHL 2001
- WinAmp
- Hoyle Card Games
- Hoyle Casino
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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