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Q118573: Ancient Lands: GP Fault with Windows Sound System

Article: Q118573
Product(s): Miscellaneous Windows Products
Version(s): 2.00
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbbuglist
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows Sound System, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using the Sound Blaster Pro card and the Windows Sound System
version 2.0 software, you receive the following general protection (GP) fault
with software using sounds:

  Application Error - <filename> caused a General Protection Fault in
  module WSSSBPRO.DRV at 0001:1993

For example, the error can occur when:

- You select a guide for a guided tour (as well as at other points) with
  Microsoft Ancient Lands.

- Microsoft Mail attempts to play the sound for incoming mail.

- The After Dark screen saver activates.

- You run MindMaze from Microsoft Encarta, 1995 Edition.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows Sound System version
2.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 1994 multi media multimedia multi-media audio sound track effects narration gpf crash sbpro 0001:1933 mmtitles explore Kids Creative Writer

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Keywords          :  kbbuglist
Technology        : kbWinSoundSysSearch kbWinSoundSys200
Version           : 2.00

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