Sounds May Not Play Properly in Games (244562)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q244562
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SYMPTOMS

When you play games that use DirectX or DirectSound, the sound may not play properly or you may hear noise in the sound.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you use a sound card that uses the OPTi chipset.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your sound card to obtain the latest sound card driver. For information about sound cards that use the OPTi chipset, click the following link to view the OPTi Web site:

http://www.opti.com/index4.html

MORE INFORMATION

This issue is known to occur with the following games:
  • EverQuest
  • Microsoft Midtown Madness
  • Microsoft Motocross Madness
  • Ultima Online
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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/13/2006
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbHardware kbprb kbsound KB244562
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