Sound File Loops with "Close Program" Dialog Box Open (181801)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q181801

SYMPTOMS

If a Windows sound (.wav) file is being played when you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box, a short part of the sound file may be played continuously.

CAUSE

RESOLUTION

To stop the sound file from being played continuously, click Cancel in the Close Program dialog box, or click the sound file that is being played and then click End Task.

To prevent the problem from occurring, do not press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Close Program dialog box while a .wav file is being played.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/8/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB181801