Error Message: Windows Has Encountered a Problem Accessing Mmsys.cpl (203661)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q203661

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click Sounds in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message:
Windows has encountered a problem accessing Mmsys.cpl

CAUSE

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

RESOLUTION

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:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB203661