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Q129777: System Instabilities Playing .WAV Files

Article: Q129777
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to play a 16-bit, 44-kHz .WAV file that is stored in uncompressed
PCM format, you may experience any of the following problems:

- Data corruption.

- You may receive "Fatal Exception" errors in various system components. For
  example, you may receive the following error message:

  Fatal Exception 0E in VXD VWIN32(01)

CAUSE
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The Hidden Refresh option in your computer's CMOS settings is enabled. When this
option is enabled, it can cause the symptoms listed above.


RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, disable the Hidden Refresh option in your computer's
CMOS settings. For information about how to modify settings in your computer's
CMOS settings, please contact the computer's manufacturer.


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