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Q128714: Windows Sound System Produces Clicking Sounds in Windows 95

Article: Q128714
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2.0,95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows Sound System, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using the Microsoft Windows Sound System version 2.0 with Windows
95 and you mute the volume using the Audio Control icon, you may hear clicking
sounds when you play a .WAV file.

CAUSE
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This problem is caused by the muting circuitry of the Windows Sound System.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft 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.

Additional query words: noise crackle static wave

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbWinSoundSysSearch kbWin95 kbWinSoundSys200
Version           : :2.0,95

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