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Q136985: Bookshelf 95(32-Bit): Anthem Doesn’t Play, Causes Error Msg.

Article: Q136985
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 12-AUG-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Bookshelf '95 for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to play an anthem from Bookshelf, you may receive the following
error message:

  MMSYSTEM002 A device ID has been used that is out of range for your system.

CAUSE
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This occurs if you do not have a sound card installed.

MORE INFORMATION
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A sound card is required to play the anthems in Bookshelf. The anthems use a
file format called Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). The sound card
must be installed and configured correctly to play the anthems.

Consult your computer manufacturer or sound card manufacturer for more
information about installing and configuring your sound card.


Additional query words: 1995 multi media multimedia multi-media mmtitles kbmm

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Technology        : kbHomeMMsearch kbBookshelfSearch kbBookShelf1995

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