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Q203661: Error Message: Windows Has Encountered a Problem Accessing Mmsys

Article: Q203661
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbtool win95
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 double-click Sounds in Control Panel, you may receive the following
error message:

  Windows has encountered a problem accessing Mmsys.cpl

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if the Mmsys.cpl file is missing or damaged.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, extract the Mmsys.cpl file from your original Windows
media to the Windows\System folder. For additional information about how to do
so, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

  Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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