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Q93038: Startup and Exit Sounds May Not Work with WFWG

Article: Q93038
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If the sound files for Windows for Workgroups are on a network drive, the
Startup or Exit system sounds, which are assigned in the Sound section of
Control Panel, may not play when you start or exit Windows for Workgroups.

CAUSE
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The network redirector may not be active during the startup or exit of Windows
for Workgroups.

WORKAROUND
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Startup and Exit sounds should be placed on a local drive. Any other system
sound files can be placed on a network share.

MORE INFORMATION
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On an installation created by SETUP /N on a Microsoft LAN Manager or Windows for
Workgroups server, the Startup and Exit sounds do work correctly; this is
because the real mode redirector is active.

On an installation created by SETUP /N on a Novell server, the sounds work only
if they are located on the Novell server. This is because MSIPX, not the real
mode redirector, is loaded.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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