Encarta World English Dictionary Error Message: The Audio Device Is Not Available or in Use (279311)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001
  • Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001

This article was previously published under Q279311

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to play sounds from Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001, you may receive the following error message:
The audio device is not available or in use.
In addition, the text "MVMCI13" may be displayed in the box in which the playback controls are usually displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if Encarta World English Dictionary 2001 is installed on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0-based computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb kbsound KB279311